There are two types of acupuncture, Western and Eastern, but both have their roots in a practice that is thousands of years old. Acupuncture is based on the belief that it can be used to restart certain body functions that have slowed or are no longer working properly or help your body’s own immune system get a boost to work more effectively. There have been many studies performed proving the efficacy of these treatments. Acupuncturists in Toronto, ON area, can help with many physical and emotional issues.
Lessen Your Pain
Using acupuncture to treat chronic pain is its most common use. One of the latest studies performed and published in the Archive of Internal Medicine showed that acupuncture can decrease pain by as much as 15%. This is an amazing benefit for those suffering from pain, particularly those with chronic back pain, which can be caused by poor sleep, stress, injury and even pregnancy. Another place that treatment works quite well are the knees. Acupuncture has bee found to help relive pain associated with arthritis and knee surgery pain.
Acupuncture Can be Used to Treat Arthritis
Modern medicine has yet to find a satisfactory solution to treating joint pain caused by arthritis. An acupuncturist works with tiny needles placed into meridians of your body that correspond with various parts of your body. This causes your brain to release endorphins thereby decreasing your level of pain. Acupuncture has been proven to be more effective at treating this type of pain than modern pharmaceutic treatments.
Great for Nausea and Vomiting
Acupuncture is a very effective way of treating these symptoms. There is a place near your wrist on the underside of your arm which when stimulated can help reduce nausea. Acupuncture can be used to control the sensation of nausea which can lead to vomiting after surgery or during chemotherapy. At the Back in Balance Clinic, they use acupuncture effectively and safely. Their doctors who provide acupuncture are licensed and well-educated in the practice.
