Scientific research has shown that acupuncture stimulates the release of brain chemicals such as endorphins (the body’s natural pain killers), which function to relieve pain. Some say endorphins are TEN times stronger than morphine. According to Chinese Medicine, wherever there is pain there is stagnation of blood and Qi (energy). Acupuncture and/or Chinese herbs can remove the blockage and relieve the pain! Many high-level athletes use acupuncture to help heal their injuries.
Healing the adrenal glands with Functional Medicine is another strategy to treat pain.
Cortisol, the hormone made by the adrenals, is anti-inflammatory. Cortisol levels drop in response to stress, pain, too much sugar and processed food. This seriously diminishes our natural anti-inflammatory capabilities. The result is inflammation, which exacerbates pain and leads to many other health problems.
Acupuncture can successfully treat MANY pain conditions, from ordinary headaches to migraines, from injuries to arthritis and both acute and chronic pain conditions in various parts of the body, such as:
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