can acupuncture help herniated disc in neck?
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Acupuncture is found more effective than drug therapy for the treatment of neck disc herniations. This disorder is characterized by neck pain, numbness and/or weakness that often radiates towards the hands.
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If your herniated disc causes you continuous, long-lasting pain, then you may be eligible for monthly financial assistance through the Social Security disability benefits program. Herniated discs in the neck and back can qualify for benefits if your symptoms are severe enough.
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Li et al. conclude that acupuncture plus herbal medicine is effective for the relief of spasmodic torticollis, a disorder wherein the head becomes turned to one side, often due to painful muscle spasms. Liu et al. find acupuncture plus herbs effective for the relief of neck and shoulder pain.
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Acupuncture is used to treat a variety of symptoms, especially pain, and has been demonstrated to be effective, safe, and well tolerated. From our meta-analysis, it is evident that acupuncture could be efficacious in treating the pain associated with sciatica.
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One laboratory study indicated that acupuncture could help regulate your pancreas function and insulin levels. And clinical trials imply that the anti-obesity effect of acupuncture could work with traditional diabetes treatment to reduce the impact of some diabetes symptoms.
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Another study showed that acupuncture can help stimulate the vagus nerve which in turn has anti-inflammatory effects on the body. “The present study provides evidence that AS (acupuncture stimulation) transmits signals into the vagus nerve and mediates anti-inflammatory responses in the spleen.
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Although there is no clear evidence from evidence-based medicine that acupuncture can improve the balance of patients with, some small-scale clinical trials have observed that acupuncture treatment can improve balance dysfunction after stroke, daily life skills, and walking skills.
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Deep Tissue Massage: There are more than 100 types of massage, but deep tissue massage is an ideal option if you have a herniated disc because it uses a great deal of pressure to relieve deep muscle tension and spasms, which develop to prevent muscle motion at the affected area.
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The researchers found all types of acupuncture “performed better than Western remedies, including drugs”. This well designed and conducted study has shown that acupuncture can improve ability to function in people with chronic low back pain compared to usual care (which included medication and physical therapy).
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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 may reduce total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Acupuncture may also reduce insulin resistance. More clinical studies are needed to determine the efficacy of acupuncture in improving blood lipid profile and glucose levels.
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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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Adequate acupuncture treatment may reduce chronic pain in the neck and shoulders and related headache.
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Adequate acupuncture treatment may reduce chronic pain in the neck and shoulders and related headache. The effect lasted for 3 years.
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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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Modern research has demonstrated acupuncture's effects on the nervous system, endocrine and immune systems, cardiovascular system, and digestive system. By stimulating the body's various systems, acupuncture can help to resolve pain, and improve sleep, digestive function, and sense of well-being.
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Acupuncture therapy can release blocked qi in the body and stimulate function, evoking the body's natural healing response through various physiological systems. Much research has demonstrated that patients with acute pain can respond well to acupuncture treatment, sometime relieving the pain immediately.