Acupuncture – What Can It Benefit?

If you’ve ever suffered from chronic pain, fibromyalgia, nerve damage, muscle damage, or anything else for that matter, there’s a good chance that experts will have discussed the possibility of acupuncture with you. Though to some, the thought of having tiny needles stuck in their skin may sound like torture, in reality, acupuncture is virtually pain-free, it is a tried and tested alternative medicine, and it is one of the most popular holistic therapies in the world. The benefits of acupuncture are well documented, but if you’re not familiar with them, worry not, because here we’ll be taking a look at some of the key benefits of acupuncture, as we look at what it can treat, and how.

What exactly is acupuncture? – Before we discuss the benefits of acupuncture, let’s first familiarize you with what acupuncture is. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical method that has been practiced for centuries. Tiny and thin needles are placed into the skin at certain locations on the body to help influence how the energy flows, contributing to balancing chi and positive energy. The needles once inserted, cause no pain at all.

What are the main benefits of acupuncture? – Now we’ll look at some of the main health and wellness advantages associated with acupuncture:

Eases back pain – People suffering from back pain often benefit from regular acupuncture treatments. Whether the pain is in the lower back or the upper back, studies have found that acupuncture helps greatly. In fact, compared with drugs and chiropractic treatment, studies have found that individuals show more than a 15% improvement with acupuncture when compared to the standard treatment methods previously mentioned.

Improves sleep quality – Individuals suffering from insomnia, or disrupted sleep patterns have reported responding very favorably to acupuncture treatment, in regards to improved sleep. Studies have found that regular acupuncture treatments help promote a good night’s sleep and help people to even out their sleeping patterns.

Improves breathing – Experts have found that people suffering from breathing problems benefit from acupuncture treatments on a regular basis. For people dealing with asthma, inflammation of the throat, and general breathing troubles, acupuncture is an excellent treatment as it has been found to promote healthy breathing, while easing conditions such as coughs, wheezing, tightness in the chest, and troubled breathing in general.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Preston Chiropractic & Acupuncture at 919-238-5040.