does acupuncture help bone pain?
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If you have severe arthritis with bone on bone pain or other significant structural problems, acupuncture won't fix the condition, but it may still be helpful for pain relief. While a cure may not be possible, there is always potential for healing and hope.
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Acupuncture may provide relief for some MS-related symptoms, including pain, spasticity, numbness and tingling, bladder problems, and depression. There is no evidence, however, that acupuncture can reduce the frequency of MS exacerbations or slow the progression of disability.
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"Acupuncture is a safe treatment option for neck pain, and when done properly by a licensed acupuncturist, it can provide much-needed pain relief," says Laurie Morse, LAc, MTOM [Licensed Acupuncturist, Master of Traditional Oriental Medicine].
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Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body. A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain.
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How does acupuncture treat endometriosis? According to current research acupuncture seems to promote blood circulation and regulate hormones. It also seems to have an anti-inflammatory effect and is effective for pain relief because of it's effect on blood chemistry and in particular endorphin levels.
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Acupuncture is a non-drug therapy being used more and more to treat shoulder pain. It is thought that acupuncture works either by releasing chemical compounds in the body that relieve pain, by overriding pain signals in the nerves or by allowing energy (Qi) or blood to flow freely through the body.
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Pelvic pain from endometriosis. Acupuncture causes the brain to stimulate your body's natural pain-relieving chemicals – lessening your pain and improving blood circulation to reduce swelling.
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according to a small study. The pain and inflammation of uveitis are much reduced by Acupuncture in this study. All of the patients treated with Acupuncture reported a decrease of eye pain following their Acupuncture treatments. Also notes was that their visual acuity was increased after the Acupuncture treatments.
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What conditions can acupuncture treat? Acupuncture is often used to treat dogs with arthritis and joint inflammation. For example, dogs with hip dysplasia or degenerative joint disease are good candidates for acupuncture, which may alleviate pain and improve joint range of motion.
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Acupuncture Is Relaxing Acupuncture is very relaxing and calming to the body. Many people have undergone this treatment and found it to be helpful in getting relieved from stress and anxiety. There is a widespread belief that the acupuncture treatment is painful and scary as it involves needles.
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Acupuncture may help relieve some of the pain from gallstones by reducing spasms, easing bile flow, and restoring proper function. Acupuncture has been reported to treat gallstones, but more research is needed. One small study was done to look at the effects of acupuncture on cholecystitis in 60 participants.
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Acupuncture shows promising results for those suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Studies have demonstrated that acupuncture may help to improve nerve conduction, and the World Health Organization recognizes acupuncture as a useful therapy for neurological symptoms like peripheral neuropathy.
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Researchers in a study published today in the journal Brain concluded that acupuncture helped relieve pain for people with carpal tunnel syndrome. The researchers said the acupuncture helped reduce symptoms by “remapping” the brain.
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Although acupuncture may be placebo treatment for some conditions, there is credible evidence that acupuncture is helpful for both Migraine and Tension headache. Even if acupuncture were a placebo, we would still be in favor of any placebo that reduces suffering and pain.
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Adequate acupuncture treatment may reduce chronic pain in the neck and shoulders and related headache.
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Acupuncture is used mainly to relieve discomfort associated with a variety of diseases and conditions, including: Chemotherapy-induced and postoperative nausea and vomiting. Dental pain. Headaches, including tension headaches and migraines.
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Acupuncture can decrease pain and can increase the flow of energy throughout the body, remove blockages and stagnation and allow the liver to function properly, which will ultimately allow the body to detox more effectively.