Numerous studies have shown that acupuncture has an analgesic effect due the release of endorphins. Endorphins are our body’s natural pain killers and are 1000 times stronger than morphine. Furthermore, acupuncture generates competing stimuli and effectively interrupts the neurotransmission of pain signals from reaching the brain, resulting in cessation of “experiencing the pain”.
Muskuloskeletal Diseases
Acupuncture Therapy for Musculoskeletal pain
Acupuncture for Lower Back Pain
Research has shown that 80% of people suffer from acute lower back pain at some point in their lives and of these 1-2% become chronic sufferers. Acupuncture…
Treating Arthritis with Acupuncture
Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joints. One of the most popular complementary treatments to help relieve….
Acupuncture Relieves Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Restless Legs Syndrome is a relatively common neurological disorder that affects people of all ages even in teenagers. The symptoms occur and worsen…
Treating Tendonitis Successfully with Acupuncture
Acupuncture has been hailed as an incredibly useful treatment for tendonitis since 1990 as studies in The Clinical Journal of Pain came to light.
Chronic Neck Pain treated with Acupuncture
Acupuncture is strongly recommended for musculoskeletal diseases and pain, including neck pain. Acupuncture alleviates pain in a multifaceted way…
Chronic Back Pain Treated with Acupuncture
Acupuncture is indeed an effective and safe way to help relieve acute and chronic back pain. It results in stimulating the body’s natural healing abilities…
Pain Management with Therapeutic Laser
LLLT therapy is extremely effective in pain management and joint mobilization from the very first session, offering immediate relief and the beginning of rehabilitation.
Acupuncture for Sports Injuries
Acupuncture treatment has a very successful record with sports injuries. Many professional sports teams have acupuncturists on staff to decrease healing times and resolve stubborn ailments.