Pain Management
It is widely known that Chinese medicine has much to offer to patients with acute or chronic pain. In fact, many have their first encounter with an acupuncture needle because their low back pain does not respond to pain medications or the medications’ side-effects are worrisome.
Clinical studies suggest that acupuncture stimulates the production of endorphins which can modulate the perception of pain. According to Chinese medicine, acupuncture also removes blockage of qi (pronounced “chee”) in the effected area, improves circulation of blood and calms the mind.
Pain conditions that may respond well include:
- Back pain
- Joint pain
- Headache and migraine
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
- Arthritis
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