Pain Relief with Acupuncture
Stopping the Pain and Promoting Healing Naturally:
Acupuncture for Injury and Rehabilitation
 Tired of the pills and
slow recovery? A growing wave of Americans are discovering the value
of acupuncture for injury and rehabilitation treatment. In the early
2010s,
over 14 million adults reported having used acupuncture,
compared to less than one percent of the population in the early
1990s. And it's not just holistic centers that recognize the
benefits of acupuncture: medical giants like John Hopkins University
and the Mayo Clinic also utilize the practice. Furthermore, in 2012
California listed acupuncture as a benefit that insurers must
include in new plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act, helping to legitimize a practice that, although it has
thousands of years of history in China, is relatively new to the
United States.
Practitioners and patients are recognizing that holistic approaches
such as acupuncture, physical therapy and natural supplements can
bring effective and long-awaited relief. How does the process work?
Acupuncture promotes healing by increasing blood flow and oxygen to
injured areas, helping individuals heal faster and with less
accompanying aches and pains. Conditions and symptoms which can be
remedied through acupuncture include but are not limited to:
Injuries involving
musculoskeletal systems and soft tissues, like those suffered
through sports, auto accidents, and general overuse, can be
dramatically improved through acupuncture. Damage to ligaments,
tendons, and muscles can cause severe and painful inflammation, but
by stimulating specific pressure points, acupuncture catalyzes the
body's natural healing abilities. When these pressure points are
activated, the body delivers oxygen and nutrients to the affected
area to promote swift healing. With healing comes that often elusive
relief and a quicker return to your normal routine.
Tweaked your knee during a marathon? Acupuncture for sports injuries
is an especially excellent option for health-minded, body-conscious
athletes. It is becoming so widely accepted in sports medicine that
most professional teams have an acupuncturist who
treat players injuries or aid in the prevention of injuries, says
acupuncturist Bret Moldenhauer, who has treated track star Lolo
Jones. In the fall of 2014, Giants quarterback Carson Palmer also
turned to acupuncture for a shoulder injury, while Notre Dame's
linebacker Jarrett Grace is using acupuncture to heal an ankle
preventing him from running naturally. Even WWE wrestler Daniel
Bryan looks to acupuncture for relief from neck issues sustained in
the ring. Whether you're a professional athlete or a recreational
rollerblader, acupuncture can support you in your recovery.
Why not just take a prescription painkiller? During injury
rehabilitation, many individuals are prescribed pain medication
which can produce negative side effects. Not only are these drugs
highly addictive, but they may cause nausea, vomiting, and
constipation. Instead, acupuncture can release chemicals in the body
that act as a natural painkiller, which means that patients may be
able to reduce their pain medication intake or forgo it all
together.
Ready to stop refilling that prescription? Sick of missing gym time?
Dreading another day aching in your office chair?
Contact Laurie to schedule an acupuncture appointment. She can answer any questions or
concerns you have about healing and rehabilitation through
acupuncture and get your body back on track.
Acupuncture Rehabilitation Los Angeles
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