Does Acupuncture for Pain Relief Really Works?

Even when researchers have only begun to comprehend whether acupuncture is helpful to treat different physical and emotional conditions, this millennial practice of the Traditional Chinese Medicine has been recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as an effective treatment for over 100 diseases. Acupuncture for pain relief is one of the most common consultations for acupuncture practitioners because it has been proven to efficiently work to manage pain conditions, particularly for neck and back pain, headaches, osteoarthritis, and knee pain.

Who can use it?

Studies have demonstrated, that acupuncture has a painkiller effect in patients suffering from chronic pain in muscles and joints, and also helps to reduce and prevent headaches and migraine. Regardless the age and gender, if you experience any type of chronic pain, you can consider an acupuncture treatment as a reasoned option, in this way you will not have to endure more physical and mentally suffering.

How does it work?

You may think that if you are suffering chronic pain, you wouldn’t want to feel more pain with needles. To clarify this myth, acupuncture needles are hair-thin size, and this fact makes them painless. The needles work through the body’s channels to amend the energy imbalances, helping to correct hormone levels, the immune system or neurotransmitters. Only when acupuncture is performed with sterile needles by a certified and experienced practitioner, it is considered safe. If the treatment is implemented in an improper manner, there is a risk of trigger serious side effects.

Any side effects?

By taking this alternative therapy as a complementary treatment of western medicine, people may have the chance of living without pain, all with the great advantage of having no side effects after the acupuncture sessions. In patients with osteoarthritis, acupuncture not only can reduce the pain but it also helps to improve movement and function of joints when is complemented with other treatments.

Normally, an acupuncture session takes between 30 to 45 minutes, and it is advisable to go without haste because it can interfere with the treatment. We recommend you to rely on a competent practitioner of acupuncture. Acupuncture treatment is often covered by extended health plans in Vancouver. Contact Prestige and book an appointment with  our registered acupuncturist if you are looking to experience a relaxing and healing treatment of acupuncture in Kitsilano. Whether you are interested in acupuncture for pain relief, anxiety, depression or any other condition, Azadeh Baradaran will be happy to help you.