
I find that most people don’t understand how acupuncture can help, which prevents them from getting the help they need.
One of the many benefits of acupuncture is pain relief. Whether you’re facing back and neck pain, digestive pain, headaches, or any other type of pain, acupuncture can help get rid of your symptoms.
People who have chronic pain usually struggle to find a solution that works for them until they try acupuncture. It successfully taps into your body’s natural healing mechanisms to fix the damage and stimulate regrowth.
Why do you experience pain?
Pain occurs when your tissues, nerves, bones, or other components of your body become damaged. When the damage occurs, your body sends chemical messages to your brain to let it know that there’s been damage that needs to be addressed.
Your brain interprets these signals and sends another message to your body on how it should react. That’s when you feel pain.
It feels like a nuisance in the moment, but this is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong and needs repair (especially if it doesn't go away, becomes worse when you put weight on it, etc.).
Why you shouldn’t just take a pain reliever
Depending on the injury, this may be fine. However, many people use pain relievers long-term without addressing the cause of their pain – this can be dangerous.
Pain relievers block the chemical messages that go to your brain which in turn cause pain. The problem is still there, potentially getting worse.
Pain relievers do not fix the damage. They cover up the signals your body uses to tell you that there’s damage.
If you need to get through the day without a headache from minor dehydration or ease period cramps, a pain reliever might be a good option. If you experience the same pain over and over again without relief, you might want to think about addressing the root of your problem.
How acupuncture heals
Unlike pain relievers, acupuncture activates the natural healing process in your body to undo the damage. It is much more than a cover-up solution.
Acupuncture targets the energy in your body responsible for healing. When it cannot access an injury, it will stay damaged for long periods of time. Acupuncture unblocks this flow of energy to allow free movement and healing.
It also increases blood flow to the injured area, speeding up healing by providing the resources it needs to repair. The faster repair can occur, the sooner you will be out of pain.
This is an excellent approach for hard-to-treat injuries like those to your nerves. There are few options for healing nerve injuries, but acupuncture is one of the best.
Acupuncture also releases endorphins responsible for reducing pain and further accelerating the healing process, providing much more relief than pain relievers.
Is acupuncture right for you?
Acupuncture can help with any type of pain or condition because of its ability to harness your body’s healing process. Your body knows exactly what it needs to do to repair itself, sometimes it just needs to be guided.
Let acupuncture be your guide for getting out of pain. Schedule an appointment to find out how acupuncture can help you heal.
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