What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a holistic treatment that has been used for thousands of years. It is known to relieve and even cure a number of health conditions. The practice of acupuncture places tiny needles into specific acupuncture points across the body.
Ancient practitioners of acupuncture selected these points based on how energy flows through the body. Energy pathways, also called meridians, can become blocked or rerouted in the face of injury or illness. Acupuncture makes it possible to restore the natural flow of energy through the body to relieve painful and unwanted symptoms.
In Western medicine, acupuncture is explained as a way to stimulate nerves, muscles, and connective tissue to boost the body’s natural painkillers and increase blood flow. Whichever belief system you use, the results of acupuncture can’t be denied.
What Conditions Can Acupuncture Treat?
The list of conditions proven to respond to acupuncture continues to grow longer as scientific studies prove the true power of acupuncture. Nausea, dental pain, fibromyalgia, headaches, migraines, lower back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, and menstrual cramps are just a few of the physical conditions that acupuncture can alleviate. Case-controlled clinical studies have also found acupuncture to be effective in improving depression, hypertension, tobacco dependence, and insomnia.
What If I Hate Needles?
Believe it or not, it is possible to undergo needleless acupuncture as well. Instead of needles, low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is used to alter cellular function within the body in order to promote wellness. This is especially effective for muscle conditions, since the low-level lasers stimulate and encourage cells to function in a healthy way.
Whatever health condition you might be working to overcome, give acupuncture the chance to help you rehabilitate your health. To learn more about improving your health naturally, call (203) 348-8805 to make an appointment at Optimal Health Medical with Dr. Henry Sobo. The team at Optimal Health Medical offers natural treatments to enhance your health and help you embrace a better quality of life.