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Acupuncture
The insertion of very thin needles through the skin at strategic points on the body is called Acupuncture. Acupuncture helps stimulate nerves, muscles, and connective tissue thus boosting overall health. As per traditional Chinese medicine, Life force or energy flow through pathways in the human body and inserting needles into specific points along these pathways will re-balance the energy flow.
Acupuncture has proven benefits for recovering from injury or illness and can help alleviate symptoms of sciatica, back pain, bursitis, neuropathy, arthritis, and other medical conditions.
What are the benefits of Acupuncture?
Apart from alleviating the symptoms of many health problems, acupuncture is also a holistic approach to detoxifying the body and treating disorders and discomforts. Studies have shown that acupuncture is effective for various conditions including boosting the immune system. It is also used as an alternative treatment to release stress and improve blood circulation within the body. Apart from these, acupuncture can also help the following medical conditions
- Digestive (like Gastritis, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hepatitis, or hemorrhoids).
- Emotional Stress (like Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Neurosis, and more).
- Eye-Ear-Throat (like Rhinitis, Sinusitis, and Sore throat).
- Gynecological (like Infertility and Cramps).
- Neurological (like headaches, migraines, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and more).
- Musculoskeletal (like arthritis, back pain, muscle cramping, neck pain, and more).
When to see an Acupuncturist?
Listed below are a few signs and symptoms that can be relieved by acupuncture therapy.
Care by Medical Condition
Chronic Pain
Acupuncture therapy provides relief from chronic neck and back pain. According to The American Pain Society and American College of Physicians, doctors recommend their patients with chronic lower back pain to an acupuncturist, especially if conventional treatment is ineffective.
Anxiety and Mental Stress
Acupuncture helps release anxiety, anxiousness, and mental stress. The body’s overall system becomes more balanced from acupuncture.
Migraine
As per a study by the Canadian Medical Association Journal, acupuncture decreases the frequency of migraines, and the effects are long-lasting.
Mood Swings
Acupuncture is exceptionally good for patients with unexplainable mood swings. The needles trigger the neurotransmitters in the brain that make the patient happy. There will be no side effects that often come with prescription medicine like sleepiness or tiredness.
Irregular Menstruation Cycle
It positively influences the body, relieves stress, and gives the patient energy to feel great. Due to this reason, acupuncture can be used for fertility treatment as well.
Sleep Disorder
Acupuncture Therapy addresses the imbalances in the body that disrupt the sleep cycle. It encourages the brain to generate neurotransmitters that contribute significantly towards relaxation, enabling sound sleep.
Muscle Strain
Acupuncture can benefit a patient with injuries from years ago that still hurts. The needles relax the tissue around the injured muscles and let the collagen build up again, preventing the recurring pain.
Is Acupuncture Covered by Insurance or OHIP?
Most extended health insurance plans do cover the cost of Acupuncture in part or full. If you do not know about the coverage you have with your insurance call us at 1-888-332-7372 and we will find it out for you