The use of acupuncture therapy has been documented for centuries and is still in use for various traditional therapies and medicines. Acupuncture in very basic term includes the use of small and disposable sterilized needles which are penetrated into the skin. The depth and location of the insertion depend upon the type of ailment. Needle locations often follow meridians which are basically channels and pathways in the body.
It is a holistic approach that was first introduced in Chinese land to treat anything and everything which also includes systemic conditions, long term illness, emotional stress, depression, bowel syndrome, and much more. The same philosophy has now influenced the western approach where principles are just the same. It provides a tremendous list of benefits:
• Pain Relief – The insertion of Acupuncture needles provides minor trauma to the skin which stimulates the production of pain-relieving chemicals both locally at the trauma site and the brain and the spinal cord. Chemicals such as endorphins and opioids are then released and feedback from the pain source is blocked so the level of pain perceived by the brain is reduced. This same very approach is also used in sports injuries therapy Encino.
• Trigger Point Release – Along with promoting anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving mechanisms, acupuncture can also be used to resolve regions of tightened muscle commonly known as trigger points. Needling directly into the trigger points simply creates a mechanical disruption of the contracted muscle fibers in order to encourage relaxation. It also stimulates blood flow and the efficient delivery of oxygen.
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