Acupuncture is a safe and effective method of encouraging natural healing in the body. It involves the insertion of very fine acupuncture needles into the skin at specific points on the body to achieve a therapeutic effect. No drug is injected. The needles alone create the beneficial effects of acupuncture.
Acupuncture is used to reduce or relieve pain and improves function of affected areas of the body, and can also improve mood and energy. Many people use it as an alternative to medications or even surgery.
Research has found that acupuncture has been effective in many conditions including:
- Neck And Back Pain
- Tight Muscles
- Muscle Spasms
- Postural Problems
- Tendinitis Or Tendinopathy
- Muscle Strains
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfers Elbow
- Headache
- Anxiety
One of the most striking aspects of acupuncture is the almost complete absence of adverse effects and complications from its use. The risks of acupuncture are low if you have a competent, certified acupuncture practitioner using sterile needles. Common side effects include soreness and minor bleeding or bruising where the needles were inserted. Single-use, disposable needles are now the practice standard, so the risk of infection is minimized. Most patients find that the treatments are relaxing and cause minimal discomfort.
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