Unexpected Ailments You Never Knew Acupuncture Could Tame

11. Chronic Pain And Inflammation

Regardless if your pain is in the back, neck, shoulder, elbow, knee, or muscle spasms, acupuncture has been proven to help relieve symptoms of chronic pain and help soothe inflammation that affects the joints, muscles, and ligaments throughout the body. Typical treatments for chronic pain and inflammation are cold and hot compresses, anti-inflammatory medications, exercises, and physical therapy. When these classic treatments fail to relieve symptoms, acupuncture is a fantastic option for treating this type of pain. Research done by an international team of experts has proven that acupuncture does provide real relief from common forms of pain and inflammation. The experts did a total of twenty-nine studies, involving 18,000 participants to test the accuracy of acupuncture as alternative medicine, with some groups receiving real acupuncture, others having fake acupuncture or none at all. The overall results showed that acupuncture relieved pain by a whopping fifty percent, with the findings being published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. The theory is that acupuncture eases pain throughout the body by affecting and balancing neurotransmitters, hormone levels, and the immune system.

12. Migraines and Headaches

Migraines and chronic headaches can be debilitating, significantly impacting quality of life. While medications exist, many people seek alternative or complementary therapies. Acupuncture offers a promising approach to both prevent and alleviate these headaches. It's believed that acupuncture can modulate blood flow in the brain, release muscle tension in the neck and shoulders, and influence neurotransmitter levels. Studies have shown that regular acupuncture treatments can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines, offering a drug-free option for those seeking relief from chronic head pain.