Acupuncture is a fundamental practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, involving the insertion of thin, sterilized needles at specific points in the body to balance the flow of Qi and promote healing.
Inflammation is at the root of many systemic diseases. Acupuncture combats inflammation by regulating several systems in the body; including the immune system. Acupuncture also increases neurotransmitters like dopamine and others that modulate the immune system response.
Acupuncture increase circulation by simulating nitric oxide. Nitric oxide plays an important role in the body by relaxing the inner muscles of the blood vessels causing vasodilation, or increased blood flow.
Acupuncture has been shown to activate regions of the brain responsible for the regulation of the autonomic nervous system. Bringing you back into your "rest and digest" state.
By increasing blood flow, decreasing inflammation and regulating the nervous system acupuncture can help reduce systemic pain. It also helps with local pain by releasing trigger points in the muscles and increasing blood flow to a specific area of the body.
If you're uncertain about whether acupuncture is right for you, please feel free to contact us with any questions.
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