If you are looking for more ways to naturally reduce your body pain and to improve your overall health and well-being, acupuncture could be beneficial to you. Acupuncture is a completely natural and drug-free way of minimizing pain through the use of very thin needles. If you struggle with constant back or neck pain and find that your medications are not working as well as you’d like, take a natural approach and try acupuncture.
Acupuncture is proven to be helpful for those suffering from back pain. The majority of people visiting acupuncturists are there because of back pain! Even simulated acupuncture can be helpful, where no needles are used and only pressure is placed on acupuncture points. If you are nervous about trying acupuncture, simulated acupuncture may be the best place to start.
Acupuncture is effective for treating 28 health conditions, such as tension headaches, migraines, severe dry mouth, indigestion, fibromyalgia, menstrual cramps, carpal tunnel, osteoarthritis, asthma, drug addiction, and hypertension. Acupuncture is safe, has little side effects, and can be a great treatment for people who do not respond to pain medications. Plus, it’s great for people who are trying to avoid pain medications and who wish to take a natural approach.
Like any medical treatment, acupuncture is not for everyone. Acupuncture is not recommended for people on blood thinners or for people who have bleeding disorders. Acupuncture could also cause bleeding, bruising or soreness at the insertion site of needles. Many people say that they experience no pain during acupuncture, and those that do experience pain say that it is very minimal and that is goes away quickly.
To see if acupuncture will benefit you, please schedule an appointment with a chiropractor at Premier Health. Depending on the amount of pain you are experiencing, each acupuncture session lasts between thirty minutes to an hour. To receive the full benefits of acupuncture, it may take several sessions, but some patients choose to visit an acupuncturist on a regular basis.
Our chiropractors at Premier Health are licensed professionals that can help you to feel your very best. Our chiropractors are licensed to perform acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, ice-heat therapy or massage therapy, muscle stimulation, and nutritional counseling. They can also teach you how to manage your pain at home and on your own.
Whether you are seeking chiropractic care or acupuncture, Premier Health can help. Acupuncture can ease your back or neck pain, boost the effectiveness of pain medication, and it helps to alleviate heartburn and indigestion, especially in pregnant women. Acupuncture can help ease a wide variety of symptoms! It can also be beneficial for cancer patients who are undergoing radiation treatment. Cancer patients reportedly experience less side effects and receive a higher quality of life.
Schedule your appointment at Premier Health today and see what our licensed chiropractors can do for you and your family!