Red Lotus Acupuncture specalizes in Acupuncture for acute and chronic pain management.

Acupuncture for Pain Relief

Acupuncture is an excellent form of treatment for pain. For thousands of years, people around the world have turned towards Chinese Medicine for relief from pain caused by injuries and chronic conditions.

Acupuncture helps with pain management by:

Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) recommend acupuncture treatment for pain management. Recent scientific research has proven acupuncture to be an effective form of treatment for both acute and chronic pain. How does it work? Many acupuncture points are located near nerve endings. When the nerves are stimulated, they send messages to the central nervous system to release certain chemicals, such as endorphins, that block pain. Endorphins are estimated to be over 200 times more potent than morphine. Other chemicals and hormones are also stimulated that can enact our body's own natural healing abilities.

From an Eastern perspective, pain is believed to be caused from a blockage of energy (Qi) in the body. Acupuncture aids in moving the energy, thereby relieving the pain. This treats the root of the problem, not just the symptom. By moving the blockages of energy, the source of the pain is addressed and healing can occur.