Beverly Hills Acupuncture for a Variety of Ailments
Acupuncture is widely known to offer relief for pain from a number of conditions, and there is robust scientific evidence to support acupuncture’s efficiency for pain relief. However, there are many additional benefits of acupuncture treatment that may surprise you that go beyond pain relief!
Read on to learn about the wide range of acupuncture therapy from Tannenbaum Chiropractic of Beverly Hills and how regular chiropractic treatment can improve your overall wellness.
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What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is considered a form of alternative medicine that is derived from Chinese medicine. This type of treatment entails stimulating specific points in the body, using small needles which penetrate the skin, to alleviate pain and treat other ailments.
Acupuncture is most commonly sought out as a treatment for general pain relief, and many people seek treatment for:
- Migraines and headaches
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Arthritis
- Muscle recovery
- Musculoskeletal discomfort
- TMJ
- Sciatica
Like other chiropractic treatments, acupuncture aims to address the root cause of the pain, not just the pain symptoms themselves. That’s why in addition to general pain-related complaints, acupuncture can effectively treat a wide range of issues, some of which may include addressing symptoms (and causes) of chronic pain. Other than pain relief, benefits of acupuncture you may have not known about include:
1. Increased Energy Levels
Treating insomnia and increasing energy may seem like opposing goals, but if you are well rested after falling asleep easier, you will have more energy during your waking hours. Acupuncture helps to regulate your sleep cycle by reducing stress and anxiety through the release of serotonin. Additionally, acupuncture helps to increase blood pressure, reducing muscular stress and fatigue that can make you feel tired and achy.
2. Improved Blood Pressure
According to a 2013 study, acupuncture has been found to be an effective adjuvant treatment to significantly lower blood pressure for those diagnosed with high blood pressure and taking antihypertensive medication. Acupuncture can therefore be used an adjunct therapy to improve blood pressure levels.
3. Allergy and Asthma Treatment
Acupuncture therapy can treat seasonal allergies by modifying and improving your immune system’s reaction to irritants and allergens and therefore reduce your reliance on allergy medication. This is achieved by inserting needles into specific areas of the skin and you may even find relief after your first acupuncture session.
Similarly, asthma can also be treated through specific acupuncture points that modify the body’s immune system response and trigger anti-inflammatory effects.
4. Improved Mental Health
Acupuncture helps to regulate the body’s serotonin levels by stimulating the nervous system to release endorphins and biochemicals such as dopamine. This can help reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression. Acupuncture also can help treat adjunct symptoms such as physical pain, insomnia and other ailments that result from untreated mental health issues, supporting acupuncture therapy as an overall wellness improver.
5. Hormonal and Gynecological Issues
Acupuncture can help regulate hormonal imbalances, which relate to a number of gynecological issues such as:
- PCOS Symptoms
- Menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and sweats
- Infertility
- Mood swings
- PMS
- Vaginal dryness
6. Improved Digestion
By regulating digestive function, acupuncture treatment can promote balance in the intestinal tract, alleviating a number of tummy issues. This is accomplished by stimulating the nervous system and promoting increased blood flow and improving digestive enzymes, intestinal activity, and overall gut health.
As with many instances, acupuncture often treats many root issues, thereby addressing several symptoms that are interconnected. Since acupuncture is such an effective stress-reliever, eliminating that stress can also help with stress-related digestive issues.
7. Helps Cancer Patients During Chemotherapy
Research has shown that acupuncture is an incredibly effective complementary therapy with chemotherapy and can help patients manage the side effects of chemo and radiation during their cancer treatment. Patients have reported alleviation from discomfort such as cancer pain, vomiting, hot flashes, and fatigue.
8. Substance Abuse and Quitting Smoking
Like other treatments, the results of acupuncture and the regulation of the Qi and nervous symptom can create a waterfall of symptom relief such as stress, anxiety, and chronic pain that can challenge addiction recovery. By eliminating these hurdles and regulating the body’s endorphin levels, acupuncture is found to be an effective and holistic complementary approach to substance abuse recovery and rehabilitation. Additionally, nicotine cravings can be effectively suppressed with specific trigger points, such as behind the ear, to help you quit smoking or vaping.
Benefit From Acupuncture in Beverly Hills at Tannenbaum Chiropractic!
At Tannenbaum Chiropractic of Beverly Hills, our professional acupuncturists will consider your individual needs to improve your overall health and wellness. With regular, targeted acupuncture treatments in Beverly Hills, you can live pain and symptom free from a number of issues.
To schedule your Beverly Hills acupuncture therapy session, call Tannenbaum Chiropractic today!
