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Acupuncture

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Acupuncture is part of the healing modality of traditional Chinese medicine and has been used for thousands of years to help with a variety of ailments. It has also been scientifically proven to bring results for health, healing, and well-being.
Through the lense of Western medicine it is difficult to fully explain and understand how acupuncture works. There are a few different explanations and theories. One theory is that acupuncture works by stimulating the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals.
It helps to bring the body out of the fight or flight mode to the rest and into the rest and digest mode. Ultimately helping to create more balance and peace within the body (https://www.verywellhealth.com/acupuncture-health-uses-88407#citation-1).
In a typical acupuncture session the treatment will begin by your acupuncturist checking your pulse and also looking at your tongue. A typical session will be between 20 to 30 minutes long depending on your treatment. Once you are laying down and in a comfortable position very thin needles will be placed into different parts of your body based on what your acupuncturist sees necessary for you. You will then be left to relax for approximately 20 minutes.
Acupuncture can help with a range of symptoms and issues that manifest themselves both physically and emotionally. If you are someone that suffers from chronic stress then acupuncture can help with this and relax your system. It can also help with chronic pain and bring relief.
One of the most common questions is does acupuncture hurt? When the needles are inserted or while they are in you, you may feel a little pinch or sting, or maybe an ache. However if you experience pain, numbness or discomfort during a treatment you should let your acupuncturist know immediately.