Pain Relief
The most common reason people seek acupuncture in the United States is for pain relief.
Acupuncture is highly effective at decreasing all types of pain. How?
Acupuncture:
reduces inflammation
increases relaxation
calms and loosens muscle spasms, restoring range of motion
improves circulation and blood flow to inflamed areas of the body
mitigates the side effects of medications
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headache
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knee pain
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sciatica
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carpal tunnel syndrome
Pain conditions that are well-controlled with acupuncture include:
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hip pain
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neck pain
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dental pain and TMJ
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post-operative recovery pain