acupuncture for pain management
BACK PAIN, INJURIES, MIGRAINES & HEADACHES | SWINDON & CIRENCESTER
professional acupuncture
in Swindon & Cirencester
Acupuncture is widely recognized for its ability to alleviate pain, offering a natural alternative to painkilling medication. Whether you're dealing with joint and muscle injuries, chronic pain, or migraines, acupuncture can help reduce discomfort and promote healing by tapping into the body’s own mechanisms for pain relief and recovery.
A NATURAL PAINKILLER
Many patients turn to acupuncture to reduce their dependence on pain medication. The fine needles used in acupuncture stimulate nerves in the muscles and other tissues, sending signals to the brain to release powerful natural painkillers, such as endorphins. These chemicals help alleviate pain without the side effects associated with pharmaceuticals.
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JOINT & MUSCLE PAIN, INJURY & SPORTS RECOVERY
Acupuncture, along with other traditional Chinese medical techniques, enhances blood flow in the tiny vessels that supply muscles and joints, promoting healing and reducing inflammation. This increased circulation helps reduce swelling, allowing muscles to relax and joints to move more freely.
For sports injuries, acupuncture not only triggers the release of endorphins but also alters how the brain and spinal cord process pain, reducing its intensity. It stimulates specific nerve pathways and increases the release of calming substances in the brain, while also boosting the body's immune and healing responses, aiding in recovery and reducing inflammation.
REDUCING PAIN
Acupuncture is particularly effective for treating back pain, which is often caused by muscle tension, strains, minor injuries, or pinched nerves.
By reducing pain, alleviating inflammation, and improving muscle stiffness and joint mobility, acupuncture provides relief from discomfort and promotes long-term recovery.
MANAGING PAIN
Chronic pain can significantly impact quality of life, and many patients seek acupuncture to manage ongoing discomfort.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) endorses acupuncture for chronic pain, acknowledging its effectiveness.
Conditions that often respond well to acupuncture include:
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osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
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chronic back, shoulder, and neck pain,
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headaches, migraines,
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fibromyalgia,
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sciatica,
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trigeminal neuralgia, post-herpetic neuralgia,
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tendonitis,
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irritable bowel syndrome,
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interstitial cystitis,
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and endometriosis.
INFLAMMATION RELIEF
Acupuncture reduces inflammation in much the same way it eases pain – by prompting the body to release natural chemicals known as immunomodulatory and vascular factors.
These substances help modulate the immune system and improve circulation, aiding the body’s ability to heal.
PAIN RELIEF
For those suffering from migraines and headaches, acupuncture is a highly effective treatment.
In fact, NICE recommends that general practitioners discuss acupuncture as an option for patients with long-term migraines and headaches before resorting to painkillers. By addressing both the symptoms and underlying causes, acupuncture provides lasting relief from these debilitating conditions.
HARNESS YOUR BODY'S HEALING CAPABILITIES
Acupuncture offers a safe, natural, and holistic approach to pain management, from acute injuries to chronic conditions. Whether you're seeking to enhance recovery from a sports injury, reduce the frequency of migraines, or manage chronic pain, acupuncture works by harnessing the body’s own healing capabilities to restore balance and promote long-term health.
Cirencester
Cirencester Hypnotherapy & Health Centre, 84 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PF
