Why Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a term that is commonly heard and seen on TV. You probably know that this medical treatment involves pricking nerves and muscles inside the body with needles. But do you know exactly what acupuncture is, how it is used and why this ancient medical treatment is still so popular?
Acupuncture is a holistic system of complementary health techniques that focus on correcting imbalances of energy in the body. Different countries utilize various techniques in the application of very fine needles into specific body locations to stimulate acupoints and Acupuncturists usually apply acupuncture in combination with other forms of treatments and can alleviate or cure a great variety of medical conditions.
The history of acupuncture
Acupuncture’s origin is greatly disputed. Some believe that acupuncture originates from China around 100 BC. Others believe that the practice of acupuncture is older than 5000 years because mummified bodies showed tattoo markings on common acupuncture spots. Some even believe that the practice of acupuncture was used during the Stone Age and sharpened stones were used instead of needles.
How is acupuncture used today?
This medical treatment is commonly used to this very day. An acupuncturist will stimulate certain points or nerves in the body by inserting stainless steel needles in various nerve points. Most modern acupuncturists combine these prickly sessions with other life changes in order to solve or reduce the symptoms of a medical condition.
What types of conditions are treated with acupuncture?
Acupuncture is used for a great variety of medical conditions. The most common conditions include the following:
To promote weight loss
For back pain relief
For general pain
To relieve arthritis pain
To reduce nausea
To improve sleep
To treat anxiety
To reduce high-stress levels
Relieve tension in nerve or muscle groups
Why acupuncture is popular to this very day
Most historical medical treatments fade away or are replaced with modern medical treatment but acupuncture treatments remain popular to this very day. This is because acupuncture has been tried and tested for many centuries and people enjoy actual perceived results from the sessions.
Acupuncture is also a more natural alternative medicine that doesn’t have any side-effects. Whereas taking prescription medications often result in undesirable side effects such as nausea, weight increase, headaches, and can even contribute to kidney and heart failure, acupuncture treatments are completely safe.
Who can get acupuncture?
Another huge benefit of acupuncture is the fact that this medical treatment has no side effects and is thus suitable for anyone. Pregnant women are much safer when using acupuncture to address typical pregnancy complaints of heartburn, pain, nausea, and swelling in the feet, and even children can get acupuncture to alleviate symptoms and attune their body to a more balanced state.