Tuesday, July 23, 2013

How Palatine Acupuncture Aids In Pain Relief For Locals

By Bob Albert Lewis


When an individual suffers from persistent pain it may not respond to traditional Western medication. In other cases, the pills provided have side effects that are worse than the condition itself. With acupuncture, there is an alternative therapy that often provides side effect free relief of such conditions. For help with persistent pain one may look to a Palatine acupuncturist.

Acupuncture is the process of inserting small needles into specific points on the body. In Eastern medicine, the point of insertion is known as a meridian. Eastern understanding of this therapy says the needles help to direct energy flow to bring healing. From Western medicine the needles are seen as massaging the peripheral nervous system. The process allows one's body to reset itself naturally.

The brain creates natural pain relievers or chemical messengers such as norepinephrine and serotonin. Sometimes, after an injury the production of these neurotransmitters is interrupted. Acupuncture helps in the regulation of these chemicals, healing and pain relief.

Acupuncture is helpful for both physical and psychological pain. It is used successfully for relief of pain in the knees, back and neck, but in other ways as well. Military personnel may benefit from the therapy after returning home with conditions including PTSD and combat fatigue. Individuals who suffer from depression may find effective relief without the side effects of antidepressants.

Many people are not able to tolerate the undesirable side effects brought by certain medications needed to bring pain relief. However stopping the use of these medications can bring uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Acupuncture has been shown to allow one to stop use of pain medication without experience withdrawal symptoms.

When pain is a normal part of one's life, a Palatine acupuncturist may offer help. The therapy helps the body to relearn how to overcome pain without a dependence on medication. In addition, it can help with healing. For many individuals, it is a key to better health.




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