What are the Benefits of Acupuncture?

When we hear the words “acupuncture treatment” we immediately think of tiny needles going inside our body! That thought alone is enough to scare most of us and make us turn away. Although, like overcoming every other uncertainty, we have to educate ourselves and review the benefits of traditional practices.

We have thus gathered the information of acupuncture treatment for your understanding and ease of mind.

What is an Acupuncture Treatment?

An acupuncture treatment is a practice where an acupuncturist injects tiny needles into a person’s body. The primary intention is the release physical discomfort, the secondary intention being to balance their energy.

In effect, it is an ancient Chinese alternative therapy used to treat various ailments like headaches, skin diseases, back pain, etc.

Rachel Waldman, an acupuncturist at the Johns Hopkins Integrative Medicine and Digestive Disease Centre, opens up about acupuncture. She says, “From a modern biological perspective, acupuncture is stimulating the body to balance itself. It does this through complex neurochemical pathways that affect the immune system, the nervous system and the inflammatory process.”

Understanding Acupuncture Treatment

Traditional Chinese philosophy believes that our bodies are the representation of a miniature universe. The belief regards every cell, tissue, muscle as well as every organ of our body, obtaining an energy called Chi.

This energy travels through the body with the help of pathways called meridians. Along these meridians are points where energy accumulates. Since each of these points have very specific functions that connect to different organs or glands; stimulating these points can have an effect on the overall functioning of the body. 

Recently, the Shanghai Medical University and University of California Irvine, have collected studies on acupuncture. These show evidence on how the acupuncture needles stimulate points and furthermore trigger the release of endorphins in the body which act as our body’s natural pain killers.

These points are commonly referred to as pressure points in acupuncture or its sister-therapy, acupressure.

About an Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture treatment has often been testified as a very relaxing therapy. The placement of the needles in the pressure points instigates the body’s ability to release stress and pain. The release of endorphins is exceptionally beneficial to the patients.

The number of treatments that a patient might require to overcome an illness or an ailment differs from case to case. Therefore, a licensed practitioner can help you with your problems keeping in mind the depth of your medical history. Usually, it takes a few sessions to treat a problem completely.

Areas of benefits with Acupuncture Treatment

In the past, many research studies feature the various benefits of Acupuncture by the Medicine Journal of Australia. Their most recent study highlighted the use of acupuncture in Emergency Rooms. Henceforth, more and more studies are conducted to find the effective areas of acupuncture treatment.

The National Centre for Complementary and Integrative Health have positive testimonials for Acupuncture Treatment in the following areas:

• Headaches
• Lower Back pain
• Neck and Shoulder pain
• Migraines
• Osteoarthritis

The Australian Association & Chinese Medical Association have witness many benefits like:

• Relief from nausea and vomiting
• Reduction in stress levels
• Relief from back pain
• Mitigation of knee osteoarthritis
• Reduced neck pain
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Constipation

Notably, even acupuncturists share patient benefits from:

• Allergies
• Insomnia
• PMS
• Blood pressure fluctuations
• Digestive system conditions
• Sciatica, etc

Altogether, Australia has been home to the practise of acupuncture since the early 1800s. Today, more than 4000 acupuncturists are registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia. Give this ancient eastern practise a try and experience the benefits for yourself!