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If you’re looking for a safe and effective way to relieve pain and stress, acupuncture may help you. It is an ancient Chinese medicine-based method that involves inserting very thin needles into the body. Acupuncture is found effective in relieving pain and treating a range of other health issues. It is a form of complementary therapy in which a certified practitioner inserts needles at different body locations and depths to trigger specific points and treat different health issues. This treatment method involves stimulating nerve-rich areas of the skin surface to treat a variety of conditions. It is a minimally invasive method that has a tiny injury at the insertion site with little or no pain. When needles are inserted into the body, it stimulates sensory nerves in the skin and muscles, thereby promoting circulation and pain modulation.

Acupuncture can be used for relieving chronic pain and other physical conditions. This is a specialized therapy performed by licensed practitioners. The process involves inserting sterile needles at specific points (receptive fields) to trigger stimulation that can affect the activity of multiple sensory neurons. Acupuncture increases blood flow and provide pain relief benefits. As a complementary therapy, cupping therapy can help in the treatment of neck pain, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, headache, migraine, knee pain, anxiety, fatigue, and more. To understand this therapy better, let’s take a look at some more benefits of acupuncture.

1.       Reduced Stress

Stress has become a common issue that impacts our mental health. Many people find acupuncture extremely helpful in reducing stress. Your personal or professional life can put pressure on your mind. High-level stress can impact your health and also have physical symptoms. To relieve stress, acupuncture can help in lowering stress hormones and enhance your mood. It triggers the nervous system and restores energy balance. By lowering the stress hormone, acupuncture helps in improving mood and reduces anxiety.

2.       Pain Relief

Acupuncture is helpful for both mental and physical health. It is used for relieving chronic or acute pain. This treatment is famous for reducing stress and improving mental health. However, it is also effective in reducing inflammation and pain. The majority of adults have some sort of chronic pain such as joint pain or headache that not only cause physical discomfort but also increases the risk of depression and anxiety. To prevent these issues, acupuncture provides a drug-free solution to relieve pain.  It can be used to alleviate pain in the joints, back pain, and neck pain, as well as reduce swelling and inflammation. Acupuncture therapy is also found effective in reducing migraine.

3.       Improve Digestive Health & Immune System

Many health issues are the result of digestive conditions. Acupuncture is also effective in regulating the digestive system which results in improving other health conditions such as constipation, heartburn, and irritable bowel syndrome. Besides improving digestive health, it also improves immunity, reduces eye strain, reduces allergies, and enhances mental clarity. Reducing eye strain helps in improving vision. Moreover, acupuncture can help you feel more energized and get better sleep.