Benefits
HEALING POWERS
Following injuries or surgery, acupuncture can accelerate the healing process by reducing swelling, increasing blood flow, promoting the production of more red blood cells and increasing lymph circulation. Acupuncture can also treat scar tissue by reducing its size and preventing keloid scarring. Often herbal medicines may be added to the treatment plan to boost the body’s immune system by enhancing the production of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are needed for healing. While patients may experience some muscle soreness or minor bruising following a session, these side symptoms are minimal compared to the adverse side effects presented by some medications, proving that acupuncture is favored as a low-risk alternative for optimal recovery.
SURGERY
Acupuncture has been proven to have extraordinary pre- and post-operative benefits as well. The body recognizes surgery as trauma, which takes its toll in the form of stress. Preoperative nervousness leads to stress on the brain and body, making the patient more vulnerable to infection, a weakened immune system and other body system disruptions. In addition, prior to surgery, scientific evidence suggests that the body manifests symptoms such as tingling and numbness to the affected areas, anxiety and stress. Specific acupuncture points are conductors of electromagnetic signals that stimulate the central nervous system. This stimulation leads to the release of endorphins which are the body’s natural painkillers, regulating blood pressure, temperature and blood flow to the body and injured areas. Residual effects from acupuncture treatments also help regulate blood pressure and regulate fluids during surgery itself.
HEALING POWERS
Following injuries or surgery, acupuncture can accelerate the healing process by reducing swelling, increasing blood flow, promoting the production of more red blood cells and increasing lymph circulation. Acupuncture can also treat scar tissue by reducing its size and preventing keloid scarring. Often herbal medicines may be added to the treatment plan to boost the body’s immune system by enhancing the production of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are needed for healing. While patients may experience some muscle soreness or minor bruising following a session, these side symptoms are minimal compared to the adverse side effects presented by some medications, proving that acupuncture is favored as a low-risk alternative for optimal recovery.