Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine that has been used in China for thousands of years. It involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body to stimulate and balance the flow of energy, or “qi” (pronounced “chee”). Acupuncture has gained popularity in recent years in Western countries as a complementary therapy to conventional medicine.
How Acupuncture Works:
Acupuncture is based on the concept of energy flow, or qi, which is believed to travel through the body along channels known as meridians. When the flow of energy is disrupted or blocked, it can result in pain or illness. Acupuncture seeks to unblock or rebalance the flow of energy by stimulating specific points in the body.
Acupuncture needles are very fine and flexible, and the insertion is usually painless. The needles are left in place for several minutes, and the practitioner may gently manipulate them to enhance the effect. Acupuncture can also be combined with other modalities, such as moxibustion (the burning of mugwort herb near the skin), cupping (the use of suction cups), or electroacupuncture (the use of a mild electric current).
Uses of Acupuncture:
Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions, both physical and emotional. Some common conditions that may benefit from acupuncture include:
- Pain (such as headaches, back pain, and arthritis)
- Digestive disorders (such as irritable bowel syndrome and acid reflux)
- Respiratory disorders (such as asthma and allergies)
- Women’s health issues (such as menstrual cramps and infertility)
- Emotional disorders (such as anxiety and depression)
- Other chronic ailments which incurable with modern medicines.
Acupuncture can also be used to support overall wellness and prevent illness.
Benefits of Acupuncture:
There is a growing body of research supporting the use of acupuncture for various conditions. Some of the potential benefits of acupuncture include:
- Reduced pain and inflammation
- Improved circulation
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Enhanced immune function
- Improved sleep
- Increased energy and vitality
Acupuncture is generally considered safe when performed by a qualified practitioner using sterile needles with no side effects but side benefits as it aims at achieving balance in the body in turn treating dormant ailments. However, there are certain effects noticed while treating with acupuncture which if not understood may lead to fear and are considered to be side effects.
Risks involved with Acupuncture:
when acupuncture treatment is performed by a qualified expert there are no Risks involved. However, there are some reactions noticed during acupuncture treatment that are normal during the treatment:
- Bleeding or bruising at the needle site: This occurs at certain points where the needle penetrates certain blood vessels and its few drops of blood and heals in a few days with no harm to the body. certain treatments like qi letting involve the deliberate drawing of blood to drain excess energy or block the channel.
- Fainting or dizziness: Dizziness or fainting during an acupuncture session is a good sign occurring in patients with high sensitivity to acupuncture treatment called needle fainting. This is thought to be due to the body’s natural response to the acupuncture needles, which can cause a temporary drop in blood pressure. After such incident patient body reboots and the recovery of chronic ailments in such patients is accelerated. This is a normal scenario and a trained doctor knows how to help the patient recover within minutes of the incident.
- Nerve damage (also rare): nerve damage doesn’t occur in acupuncture as traditional acupuncture doesn’t treat nerves but rather energy channels. But certain acupuncturists with a modern mindset, practice neuro acupuncture as they are unable to understand the workings of Qi and consider the nerve to be the target of needles hence in such cases nerve can be damaged if needling is not performed properly.
- Pain or discomfort during treatment: Needle pain is minimal, However certain types of pain(soreness, heaviness, pulsating pain, deep muscle pain, and shock-like sensation) are common effects of Acupuncture’s advanced needling technique essential for movement and Balance of Qi.
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