Musculoskeletal/Pain
According to the National
Institute of Health (NIH) Consensus Statement on Acupuncture the
following pain conditions respond well to acupuncture:
Headache
We have also successfully treated the
following:
Neck and Shoulder Tension, Migraines, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Knee Injuries, Post-surgical Pain, Gout, Plantar Fasciitis, Nerve Damage/Pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hip Pain, Shoulder Injuries (including Frozen Shoulder), Injuries sustained in Motor Vehicle and Work-place Accidents...and many more~
Pain is a warning signal, an
alarm, that goes off telling your body that an imbalance exists. It is something that plagues all of us at sometime in
our lives. Unfortunately, millions of people turn
away from these signals every day, either by ignoring them and
“pushing through the pain” or by taking potent medication with
numerous side effects. When this happens the source
of the pain is neither examined nor addressed and the
pain worsens and persists.
Pain results when Qi (pronounced
“chee”), the vital energy
of the body, stagnates. Qi flows through 14
different pathways, called meridians, in the body. These meridians course
throughout the body bringing nourishment to muscles, tissues and
organs.
The stresses of modern life
easily disrupt the flow of Qi, causing stagnation.
Such things as physical trauma, poor diet, fatigue and emotional
stress can disrupt the delicate circulation of Qi.
This is problematic because the body is then denied adequate
nourishment. As a result, it fail to properly
function and over time is forced to rely on pain pathways as it's last
signal for help.
Under normal conditions the body
is able to properly regulate the Qi and return to good health. However,
when the Qi is disrupted long term and/or your body is in a weakened state
then balance is difficult to regain. Under these
circumstances, numerous symptoms arise, including pain. Inserting fine,
sterile needels into specific points allows the practitioner to connect
with the Qi and reestablish a healthy and regular flow of Qi. When this
is achieved balance returns, blood flow increases, the body's tissues are
nourished and pain subsides.
Links of interest:
Acupuncture Provides Relief for Arthritis
Acupuncture Keeps Pain at Bay
