EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ABOUT ACUPUNCTURE / TRADIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE AND HOW BENEFICIAL IT CAN BE FOR MANY UNDERLYING HEALTH RELATED CONDITIONS
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO ABOUT
ACUPUNCTURE / TRADIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE AND HOW BENEFICIAL IT CAN BE FOR MANY UNDERLYING HEALTH RELATED CONDITIONS
Originally
developed and practiced in China, acupuncture is based on treating ailments by
inserting metallic needles into certain points on the human body (Michele Van
Hal et la, 2022).
Unlike
other traditional methods, acupuncture has brought relief to people all over
the world through its ability to reverse ailments and greatly improve overall
health. This therapeutic technique is based on the "Jingluo" the
meridians (Jing), and collaterals (luo) concept (Xiao-Jing Song et la, 2021),
an invisible system of analogous points that are distributed throughout the
human body and that communicate through a network of imaginary meridians.
According
to the World Health Organization today acupuncture can be used to treat more
than 300 diseases. In 1979, the WHO recognized its efficacy and suggested that
at least 43 of these diseases could be treated with great success (Jason Jishun
Hao et la, 2014).
Chinese
medicine and acupuncture is used to help prevent and heal injuries and enhance
athletic performance (Paola Urroz et la, 2013).
WHAT ACUPUNCTURE IS GOOD FOR?
There is
increasing evidence on the efficacy and safety of acupuncture treatments in chronic
pain conditions such as osteoarthritis (gonarthrosis), low back pain,
cervicalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, epicondylitis, omalgia, headache, dysmenorrhea,
and fertility. What are the best options
to go to acupuncture for fertility near me?
At our sports therapy clinic in
Manchester
we offer a great variety of sports-related injuries treatments, prevention
& optimisation of athlete’s recovery and performance, where some of the
proven treatments our physical therapist Manchester specialists provide to our
clients are Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage Manchester,
Manual Therapy, Sports Physical Therapy, Sports Chiropractic Physical
Conditioning, Acupuncture in Manchester, Dry needling, Osteopathy, Red Light Therapy Manchester, Acupuncture for fertility, and
Body Postural Rehabilitation.
The current
evidences show that acupuncture has a vital role when designing the treatment
plan of osteoarthritis (knee pain) (J Ezzo et la, 2001). So, we can define acupuncture
in Manchester as an effective and functional treatment method for physical dysfunctions
related to knee pain (Terry Kit Selfe et la, 2010).
Some
studies were carried through where evidence was provided about the
effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain relief and it was informed that
further research must be carried out, nevertheless, there exists reliable
literature where it is pointed out that acupuncture can be used highly useful
as complement to other different forms of low back pain treatment (Jing Yuan et
la, 2008).
There have
been certain research articles where it has been confirmed that acupuncture
help significantly in providing relief to ache and impairments associated with
neck problems (Jo, Hyo-Rim et la, 2021).
When it
comes to treat headaches or migraine it was found that acupuncture has a
terrific prognosis of diminishing such pains. Also, it was highlighted that the
success rate of acupuncture was a bit higher compared to western medicine in
the migraine treatment (Yu-Xi Li et la, 2020).
An article
indicated that acupuncture can perfectly be applied when managing primary
symptoms of dysmenorrhea since its effectiveness has been studied and great
outcomes were observed (Geetha B Shetty, 2018).
Regarding
epicondylitis or also known as golfer’s elbow we could affirm that the use of
acupuncture is considered singularly effective for medial epicondylitis and
also has proven to alleviating pain of musculoskeletal disorders and improving
malfunctions of the upper limbs structures such as forearms with no presence of
adverse effects. Furthermore, patients who underwent acupuncture for this
condition claimed to be well please with their results (Kim, Ha-Na et la,
2020).
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK AT MY SPORTS INJURY?
Acupuncture
is first performed by hand and by a trained practitioner. The patient is
subjected to an evaluation to identify what are the symptoms that afflict him,
once identified, treatment begins. At first the acupuncture needles are
carefully inserted at specific points on the patient's body but very
superficially within the skin.
WHAT IS EXPERIENCED WITH ACUPUNCTURE?
Generally,
the needles cause a tingling sensation and this is due to the stimulation of a
nerve ending or the nerve itself, which transmits a stimulus to the nervous
system. 10 to 20 small, disposable, sterile needles are used at a time, which
are placed into specific “meridians” in the body. The needles remain for a
short period of time, around 30 to 40 minutes. The needles are then removed and
the patient can carry on with their normal day.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN ACUPUNCTURE BENEFITS?
Over the
years, acupuncture has evolved, which has allowed more and more people to see
in it an alternative to treat certain ailments that traditional Western
medicine could not cure alone, unless it is invasive and with the drug use.
Some of the best known acupuncture benefits are the following.
The
benefits provided by this method are multiple, acupuncture has a great capacity to raise vital energy,
strengthen the immune system, promote blood circulation, balance energy and
improve general health by a high percentage.
Its effectiveness
is due to the release of neurotransmitter substances that originate at the
level of the central nervous system, such as endorphins, serotonin and other
hormones responsible for generating an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect
in the body.
The
National Institute of Health (NIH) reveals that acupuncture is a reasonable
option for those who suffer from chronic pain, such as low back, neck or knee
pain. Even some recent studies supported by the NIH analyze the possibility of
reducing the frequency of hot flashes associated with menopause with
acupuncture.
HOW EFFECTIVE IS ACUPUNCTURE FOR STRESS?
You can
start saying goodbye to anxiety and stress since it is possible that on certain
occasions you suffer episodes of anxiety and that generates stress. With a
single acupuncture session, it is very likely that you will begin to feel that
everything is calming down.
Although
small, these powerful needles will help balance your body's energy to bring you
into a state of relaxation.
It has been
concluded that acupuncture plays an important role in the treatment of distress
and as well as work on improving cellular immunosenescence (Tiago S Pavão et
la, 2016).
IS ACUPUNCTURE EFFECTIVE AS A PAIN RELIEVER?
Acupuncture
helps decrease pain. One of the most recognized benefits of acupuncture is the
reduction of pain, both acute and chronic, thanks to the fact that it favors
the regulation of the nervous system. In addition, it has been proven that it
works remarkably well on chronic pain (e.g. neck pain, back pain, headache,
knee pain, and osteoarthritis).
CAN ACUPUNCTURE TREAT SEASONAL ALLERGIES?
Yes, it can
indeed. Acupuncture in Manchester at our Sports Injury Clinic can minimise allergic reactions. It can become an excellent
complementary alternative that, together with certain medications, helps reduce
allergic skin reactions. It is worth bearing in mind that seasonal allergies
are considered as respiratory disease so it can be treated with acupuncture as
a complement in order to make the clinical approach more efficacious, according
to the World Health Organization.
There were
noteworthy studies where were claimed that acupuncture has evidenced to have a
high efficacy and to be a safe alternative option for seasonal allergies
treatment. Also, it should be noted that no side effects were experienced
during this randomized research studies (Charlie Changli Xue et la, 2002).
CAN CHINESE TRADITIONAL MEDICINE AID WITH SORENESS IN PATIENTS WITH
CANCER?
Acupuncture
as an assistant for cancer treatments. It is no secret to anyone that when this
disease reaches a certain point it can cause a lot of pain and generate high
states of anxiety. That is why the use of acupuncture has become an excellent
ally to reduce both harmful consequences, as well as the side effects of
treatments such as radio and chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation
therapy.
CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH LOW INMUNE SYSTEM?
It can be
of great help in strengthening the immune system. By treating the nervous
system and the energies of the body, it can help the defenses against
microorganisms to increase considerably.
ARE THERE LITTLE-KNOWN BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE?
But if you
thought that acupuncture only serves for healthy relaxation, it is important
that you know other benefits that can help you.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR SNORING. DOES IT WORK?
It can
reduce snoring. Although annoying, snoring can be caused by a number of
disorders associated with lack of oxygenation and poor sleep. Acupuncture,
alongside with medical treatment, could help to significantly reduce these
snoring. However, it is not helpful with snoring only but rather sleep apneas
as well.
DOES ACUPUNCTURE IN MANCHESTER HELP IN SMOKING CESSATION?
Acupuncture
can help you avoid the desire to smoke. If you want to eradicate the harmful
vice of smoking, acupuncture may be the solution, since it stimulates the
nervous system and allows the release of endorphins. These hormones increase
the feeling of well-being and pleasure, which will calm your anxiety and urge
to smoke.
DOES ACUPUNCTURE REALLY INCREASE CHANCES OF CONCEIVING?
It can help
in fertility; many women see their desire to be mothers truncated by some
hormonal disorder. A minimally invasive way to treat this condition is with
acupuncture, since it can achieve the proper balance of the hormonal system and
improve the function of the ovaries to increase the chances of pregnancy.
HOW MANY ACUPUNCTURE SESSIONS FOR FERTILITY?
Acupuncture
sessions to promote fertility are usually scheduled every two weeks, but it
always depends on each case and condition of the woman or man. It is generally
recommended that both partners be treated with acupuncture for best results.
On the
other hand, it is said that fertility in conjunction with other fertility
treatments can reach a success rate up to 65% of chances to conceive within
women with unusual infertility, according to a research article published by Pinar
Gursoy Guven et la 2020.
There are
many benefits that you can find in this ancient practice, you have just got to
consult our physio manchester acupuncture specialist and you will surely not
regret taking the first step in alternative medicine, to booking initial
appointment go to www.mysportsinjury.co.uk/booking.
WHAT KIND OF PATIENTS CAN UNDERGO ACUPUNCTURE / TRADITIONAL CHINESE
MEDICINE?
Acupuncture
can be used in any type of person, however there are certain contraindications
of using acupuncture when pregnant, it is not that they cannot undergo
acupuncture but cautious care must be taken.
The same
with cancer patients and people who suffer from some modern pathology such as
diabetic foot, actually anyone with exposed wounds, since if they are close to
any of the analogous points it is not advisable to puncture in that area. More
than contraindications are precautions. Nonetheless, there have been studies
where it is stated that it can alleviate cancer pain.
COMPARED TO OTHER TECHNIQUES, WHAT SPECIAL ACUPUNCTURE BENEFIT DOES CHINESE
TRADITIONAL MEDICINE BRING?
It is what
is talked about a lot today, in fact acupuncture is more than being prohibited
in some patients, and the main benefit of this technique is that it does not
have side effects unlike various drugs.
The effect
of acupuncture is always going to be positive, it has never had a negative
effect on the patient, whether it is stomach upset, headache, weakness in the
body or dizziness, acupuncture is free of this type of side effects that pharmacology
can cause
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR A PATIENT TO SEE RESULTS WITH ACUPUNCTURE
TREATMENT IN MANCHESTER?
The results
should be immediate, in the first session patients are expected to reduce pain
by 50%. If the pathology is chronic or acute, the patient is given a treatment
plan, when chronic pathologies take many years, the treatment will of course
take a little longer.
A session
usually does not exceed 40 minutes, and on average half an hour is enough.
Today we know that very repeated stimulations and sustained over time, for more
than an hour, can trigger reactions contrary to those sought (hyperalgesia).
HOW MANY CLINIC VISITS DOES ACUPUNCTURE REQUIRE?
The number
of treatments depends on each person's condition and how they respond to
acupuncture. An acupuncture session does not usually take away the pain. One or
two sessions every week for five to six weeks is the normal course of
treatment.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE OF HAVING DRY NEEDLING AND TCM ACUPUNCTURE?
In
acupuncture, the needles are applied to certain points that are located in
meridians, which do not have to be close to the injured area. However, in dry
needling, the needle is inserted directly over the trigger point. Learn more
about it by clicking here Dry Needling versus Acupuncture.
If you wish
to Book an Acupuncture session with Ryan, Nick or Adrian our MY Sports Injury
Specialized physical therapists, you can book a direct appointment online at www.mysportsinjury.co.uk/booking
Published
by Rafael Peña for www.mysportsinjury.co.uk
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