Acupuncture: Benefits and Treatments

What are the benefits of Acupuncture?

• Encourages natural healing

• Helps improve mood and energy

• Reduces or relieves pain

• Improve the general functioning of the body

• It is safe and effective and is often used as an alternative to medications or surgery

What conditions does Acupuncture help?

Keep in mind that Acupuncture benefits the body’s functioning as a whole, but positive results have been seen for the following conditions:

• Neurological conditions: (ex) Headaches, migraines, difficulty sleeping, nervous tension, dizziness.

• Musculoskeletal conditions: (ex) Osteoarthritis, Fibromyalgia, sciatica, lumbago, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, shoulder pain, neck pain.

• Respiratory conditions: (ex) Asthma, allergies, chronic cough, sore throats, bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, influenza, colds.

• Skin conditions: (ex) Eczema, acne, hair loss, dermatitis, psoriasis, herpes zoster, dandruff.

• Digestive system conditions: (ex) Mouth ulcers, liver and gall bladder disorders, spasms of the oesophagus, gastric ulcers, acid reflux, colitis, IBS, diarrhea, constipation, hemorrhoids, weight control.

• Urogenital conditions: (ex) Cystitis, prostatitis, sex drive, urinary retention, kidney disorders, bladder dysfunction.

• Gynecological conditions: (ex) PMS, abnormal bleeding or discharge, painful, heavy or irregular periods, post-partum depression, hormonal imbalances, symptoms relating to menopause, morning sickness.

• Psychological conditions: (ex) Depression, phobias, anxiety, nervousness, addictions, SAD, stress, sleep disorders.

• Cardiovascular conditions: (ex) Blood pressure, poor circulation, fluid retention, chest pain.

How does Acupuncture work?

Acupuncture works through the stimulation of the nervous system. When a needle is inserted below the dermis, there are many nerve structures that are affected at that local tissue level. When these nerves are stimulated, those ‘signals’ travel up to the brain. The brain then ‘processes’ those signals and stimulates the release of many different biochemicals: like endorphins, serotonin, dopamine, etc.

The stimulation of nerves results in endogenous pain control, meaning that they tap into your body’s own pharmacy, and modulate the release of pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory chemicals. They stimulate local tissue healing responses that speed up the healing response and improve the quality of the way the body heals the tissue. They improve your mood, largely due to the stimulation of the release of hormones like serotonin, which will also therefore potentially improve symptoms of depression and anxiety.

More and more third party insurance companies and WSIB (Worker Safety & Insurance Board) are recognizing the effectiveness of acupuncture, enabling patient treatments to be billable under most health and wellness plans.

Please call the office today for more information or to book your appointment. 519-258-8544