Acupuncture: FAQs for Acupuncture -

FAQs for Acupuncture

Acupuncture:

Historically, the Western medicine establishment has shown a stiff shoulder to Eastern medical techniques. Given the utter failure of Western medicine when it comes to pain management, this attitude has changed. This is particularly true for acupuncture.

A logical starting point is the origin of acupuncture. The practice originated in China roughly 2,000 years ago. No exact date is known, but China is undoubtedly the place of origin. The identity of the person who discovered acupuncture has been lost to time.

To survive 2,000 years, it should be no surprise that acupuncture is a readily accepted medical technique. In fact, it is one of the most popular procedures in the world. Although now accepted in the West, this is only the case as of the latter 20th century.

You might be surprised to learn that acupuncture is about energy balance. The inherent energy in your body, known as qi, is considered central to your health. When it goes out of balance, you get disease, health problems and pain.

At its root, acupuncture is the treatment of the body through the manipulation of energy points and nerves. This manipulation is done by placing small, sterile needles. The needles penetrate the skin and are then manipulated to reach a desired result.

Many people blanch at the mere mention of needles. It is important to understand that the needles used in acupuncture are hair thin, not the monsters you see in a doctor's office. They cause no pain. Even the most sensitive of people feel only a minor prick.

Where needles are involved, there needs to be a discussion of safety. Needles can transfer all types of nasty things. Not in acupuncture. All acupuncture needles are sterile. They come in one use packaging. After their use, they are thrown out.

Now that we have the basics of acupuncture, there is still one big question. Does it work? Well, it has been around for 2,000 years! That being said, it is better for certain health issues than others. Let's take a look.

If you have pain management issues, you are going to mark down the day you first undergo acupuncture as a special one. Acupuncture is extremely beneficial when it comes to most pain. You can often jettison most or all of your pain medication after a month.

In addition to pain management, acupuncture has been shown to be helpful in other areas. These areas include, but are not limited to, treatment of addiction, headaches, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting to mention a few.

The days of Eastern and Western medicine being in opposition are over. If you are suffering from disease and are not finding relief, a consultation with an acupuncture therapist makes sense and could be the key to managing your pain.

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