by urban-acupuncture | Oct 1, 2021 | Acupuncture
Dental Pain
Acupuncture is a targeting system that directly interacts with both the nervous and endocrine systems. The excitation of nervous tissue and the resultant chemical and hormonal responses travel along connective and fascial tissue highways terminating in the body’s structural components from muscles to internal organs to the brain. In acupuncture, points along with the nervous system pathways are stimulated using needles. This ensures the removal of blockages to the flow of the body’s functional energy. It can thus provide relief from pain and other symptoms.
The use of acupuncture has been around for many years for managing various conditions. Acupuncture can be effectively used to treat dental pain. There have been scientific studies that have demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture in managing dental pain. The pain as a result of dental treatment can be excruciating. Conventionally analgesics are used to manage pain. These ‘pain killers’ have various side effects. Also, pregnant women and others allergic to pain killers can’t use medication. For them, acupuncture can be extremely helpful.
Acupuncture in dentistry
During acupuncture, thin needles are inserted and are manipulated using light electrical stimulation or manually. When this is done, the nervous system is stimulated. The result is that natural painkillers like endorphins and serotonin are released. It also works by changing how the nervous system processes signals that cause pain. In dentistry, acupuncture can be used in the following areas:
- Treating dental pain.
- Managing anxiety due to dental treatment as well as gag reflex during dental treatment.
- Chronic muscle spasms in the mouth region.
- Facial pain or headaches due to dental problems.
- Dry pain.
- Nerve pain.
How does it work?
There are numerous nerve fibers located in the dental pulp and surrounding it. Pain can be controlled by stimulating these nerve fiber endings by using acupuncture. When acupuncture is used, it helps in improved local microcirculation. This can be helpful in reducing the swelling that occurs after dental treatment or a dental procedure. Acupuncture causes various immunomodulatory factors to be released that can help in reducing inflammation.
Dental anxiety and gag reflex are common problems experienced by people who undergo dental treatment. Studies have shown that acupuncture can help in alleviating anxiety and control the gag reflex. Another common dental problem is pain in the TMJ or Temporomandibular joint. TMJ joint pain can be managed through acupuncture.
Benefits of acupuncture in dentistry
The many advantages of acupuncture explain why it is being used more and more in dentistry. These include:
- It is a safe system of treatment that does not use medications or chemicals that can be harmful
- There are no side effects, unlike other treatment systems.
- It is a simple and effective system in the hands of a skilled practitioner.
- Patients who cannot take painkillers will find acupuncture extremely beneficial.
Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment system that is highly beneficial for dental patients. It can help manage dental pain and many other conditions effectively, thus reducing reliance on painkiller medications. When done by a licensed practitioner, it can be highly effective and patient-friendly.
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For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Sep 10, 2021 | Massage Therapy
Reduce Pain
Once upon a time, a massage was considered a luxurious indulgence. But now people appreciate its health benefits. Reducing pain is a major benefit of massage therapy. People suffering from chronic pains have to depend on medications to reduce their pain. But now, massage therapy has emerged as a reliable method to provide pain relief.
Medical science is keenly studying the effect of therapeutic massage on pain relief. Pain can occur due to injury, trauma, or any illness. Chronic stress can cause muscles to remain tight for long periods, which can cause joint aches and pains.
How Does Massage Therapy Reduce Pain?
Increased blood flow
The friction created by the skin and fingers during massage therapy increases the blood flow in the body. This blood flow transports oxygen and nutrients to repair the damaged tissues and muscles. The receptors in the skin interpret the friction during the massage as a new sensation. This confuses them and also disturbs the pain signal sent to the brain.
Increased blood circulation also raises the muscle temperature. Temperature increases can be superficial as well as deep within the layers of muscles and tissues. The increase in muscle temperature enhances the elasticity and flexibility of tissues. This causes muscles to loosen and stretch. This loosening and stretching of muscles reduces tension and increases relaxation. There is more ease of movement due to a rise in tissue elasticity and flexibility. This prevents a future build-up of tension. Reduction in muscle tension decreases pain.
Production of feel-good hormones
Stress produces more cortisol in our bodies. This cortisol increases pain perception. We feel more pain when we are under stress. A massage releases feel-good hormones like endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine. These hormones improve mental relaxation while providing an overall feeling of well-being. Feel-good hormones reduce stress, depression, and anxiety. Thus, a person is able to tolerate pain better.
Better waste removal
An accumulation of waste products in your muscles can also result in muscle weakness and fatigue. This muscle weakness and fatigue extend the effects of pain. This results in an increase in chronic pain. Massage therapy promotes the elimination of waste from muscles. The removal of waste products is done in the lymphatic system. The lymph fluid picks up the waste and sends it to the glands and nodes to be excreted by the body. Sweat glands are the most common glands which participate in the waste removal process. This is why we tend to sweat more after a massage.
The removal of waste products reduces muscle fatigue and weakness and, consequently, the pain felt in the muscles.
Where to Get a Good Massage Therapy?
If you are a resident of Columbus, Clintonville, Westerville, and Ohio, then you can book an appointment with Urban Acupuncture Center for massage therapy. They provide various types of massage therapy like Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, and Neuromuscular Massage. They also offer various other therapies like Acupressure, Oscillating, and Cranial Sacral Therapy, and Myofascial Release Massage Therapy to address the problems related to chronic pain.
Contact Urban Acupuncture Center in Columbus, OH For More Information
For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Sep 5, 2021 | Acupuncture
Acupuncture Can Help Increase Your Energy
Acupuncture involves the stimulation of the nervous system pathways to correct imbalances in the flow of the body’s bio-energy that regulates its internal functions. Acupuncture has many benefits and is increasingly being used in the treatment of various kinds of problems. One of the common problems many people experience is feeling lifeless and tired. If fatigue is a problem that you are facing, then acupuncture can help you. It can not only solve your problem of tiredness but can help make you feel more energetic.
Feeling fatigued?
If you are feeling fatigued frequently, then it is important to understand the root cause of the problem. Fatigue can be physical or mental. Physical fatigue is tiredness because of overworking your muscles. Usually, rest can cure physical fatigue unless there are other problems. Mental fatigue is a major problem that many people suffer from. It causes the inability to concentrate or focus on work or studies. It can make a person feel tense, irritable, and even disturb sleep. The inability to stay awake is another problem.
In acupuncture, it is believed that the cause of mental fatigue is a lack of bio-energy in the body. The lack of energy can be related to other conditions like poor lifestyle, diabetes, anemia, allergies, digestive problems, and adrenal problems. In such conditions, correction in the underlying root cause will help in solving the problem of fatigue.
Acupuncture for fatigue
Acupuncture can be very helpful in treating fatigue. It can help stimulate the nervous pathway allowing for the increase of energy. Here is how the entire process would work:
- The first step is where the acupuncture practitioner understands your condition. This is very important since only a proper analysis of your problem can help in administering the right treatment. This evaluation is done by keeping in mind the case history, signs, and symptoms.
- Based on this, a treatment plan is drawn out. The treatment plan is done in consultation with the patient. The practitioner decides on the number of sessions needed to complete the treatment. This would depend on the physical and mental condition of the patient.
- Based on the plan, the sessions would commence. Prior to this, the practitioner decides the points where the needles need to be inserted. This is done based on identifying which acupuncture pathway is causing the problem. This evaluation is done based on the experience and skills of the practitioner.
- During the session, needles are inserted into the identified points. The process is comfortable without pain.
- Usually, after a couple of sessions, you will start feeling energized.
Acupuncture can be very helpful in increasing energy and thus solving the problem of fatigue and tiredness. It is a safe and effective system. There are no side effects, and even though needles are used, it does not cause any problems. The system works on making the body heal itself by stimulating the nerve pathways. If you are feeling fatigued, then try out acupuncture, it can be very helpful. Drop by our Urban Acupuncture Centre to know more. The clinic serves residents of Columbus, Clintonville, Westerville, and Ohio too.
Contact Urban Acupuncture Center in Columbus, OH For More Information
For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Aug 10, 2021 | Massage Therapy
Stress Relief
Stress is unavoidable in present times. People of all age groups experience stress at varying levels. Your stress can be physical or mental. Unchecked stress can lead to a lot of health problems. Stress also causes a lot of other problems like anger outbursts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, burnout, etc. Stress reduces our immunity and leaves us vulnerable to illnesses.
What is the solution to these problems? Visiting a health professional and taking medications to resolve stress is one method of solving this problem. But as we all know, medications can sometimes cause unpleasant side effects, and their effect may be temporary.
Massage Therapy and Stress Relief
Massage therapy can be a safe and effective method for stress relief. It is beneficial for reducing both physical and emotional stress. Regular massages decrease cortisol production in the body. Massage increases the production of feel-good chemicals like dopamine and serotonin.
A good massage session lowers the heart rate, blood pressure, releases feel-good hormones, and enhances relaxation. Massage also leads to the release of natural pain killers. The soothing touch of the therapist interferes with pain signals, preventing them from reaching the brain. A reduction in pain promotes an overall sense of well-being.
Massage also promotes the feeling of caring, comfort, and connection. A good massage in a comfortable setting leaves your mind and body refreshed. Massage therapy improves your health by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. This also gives you an emotional response of happiness. The comforting ambiance during massage therapy also contributes to the feeling of relaxation after the massage session.
Stress causes our muscles to tighten. Continuous stress can cause various aches and pains throughout our bodies. Massage therapy relaxes the muscles and sets free any tension present in our muscles. Massage also reduces inflammation in the body. Regular massages increase blood circulation in your body. This directs nutrients and oxygen to all the tissues in your body.
Preparing for a Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy does not require any special preparation. You will need to book a prior appointment for massage therapy. You should avoid consuming any food right before a massage. Inform the therapist if you have any health problems. Let the therapist know if you feel uncomfortable during the massage. Taking some rest after a massage session will help you to absorb the full benefits of the massage.
Getting a Good Massage Therapy
Massage therapies are getting increasingly popular due to the benefits associated with them. It is extremely important to visit a good massage therapist. Only an expert therapist can give you the full benefits associated with massage therapy. Visit Urban Acupuncture Center to get good massage therapy. They have centers in Columbus, Clintonville, Westerville, and Ohio. They offer different types of massage therapies like Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage, and Neuromuscular massage. Their expert massage therapists help you to select the massage that is most suitable for your body. You can also book an online appointment by visiting their website.
Contact Urban Acupuncture Center in Columbus, OH For More Information
For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Aug 1, 2021 | Acupuncture
Acupuncture Treats Patients by Targeting Biological Pathways
There are around 2000 acupuncture points across the body and, these points connect to biological pathways. An acupuncture specialist would stimulate the target points using metallic needles and moving them in specific directions. The purpose is to encourage the biological pathways to function well.
What are Biological Pathways?
Molecules and cells power the body to identify external factors and react accordingly. The cells and the molecules receive or send signals to various parts of the body through biological pathways. In other words, the cells look for chemical cues, also known as signals, to respond to factors like an infection, injury, drug administration, motor response etc. The chemical cues pass through the biological pathways. When the pathways malfunction, the body fails to respond to stimulants the way it should.
The metabolic pathway, for example, is one of the many biological pathways responsible for breaking down the food we eat into energy molecules. If the metabolic pathway faces a disruption, our metabolism will be affected, and we know how poor metabolism leads to weight gain.
Acupuncture targets the areas connected to the biological pathways that may cause weight gain.
The areas that acupuncture treatment target to encourage weight loss are:
- The Kidneys
- The Liver
- The Spleen
- The Endocrine
- The Thyroid glands
The purpose is to improve the health of the malfunctioning biological pathways that connect to these organs, to eradicate any anomaly that is causing the weight gain.
Let’s see how the malfunctioning of the above organs leads to weight gain.
The spleen:
The spleen is an organ on the left side of the abdomen. It is responsible for fighting infections, filtering out old cells and providing nourishment to the body. A spleen that is not functioning well may cause metabolism-related issues including, weight gain.
The Endocrine:
The endocrine plays an integral role in the burning of fat, carbohydrates and proteins. A compromised endocrine means poor metabolism, ergo weight gain.
Thyroid Glands:
We are all aware of the association between hypothyroidism and low BMR leading to weight gain.
The Kidneys and the Liver:
Weight gain from diseases of the kidneys and the liver doesn’t happen overnight.
Toxins and fat build-up in the liver decreases the metabolism rate causing weight gain. Kidney failure causes weight gain when the body fails to manage the fluids. Acupuncture can improve kidney and liver health thereby, reducing the chances of kidneys and liver failure.
How may acupuncture help?
The proper functioning of the above organs relates to good metabolism. Acupuncture ensures the organs do their jobs well and keep the fat in control. Acupuncture can also control a part of the brain that causes hunger pangs through ear acupuncture.
In short, acupuncture reduces weight by:
- Reducing stress which often causes overeating
- Increasing metabolism
- Reducing appetite
There might not be enough scientific evidence to prove that acupuncture will positively cause weight loss. However, it can be a robust secondary treatment for speeding the process of weight loss. First, it’s risk-free. Second, it allows the body to heal naturally and, the release of stress work to help you achieve your weight-loss goals.
With centers located in Columbus, Clintonville and Westerville in Ohio, Urban Acupuncture Center has accomplished, licensed acupuncturists dedicated to providing anyone and everyone an affordable and viable mode of healing.
Contact Urban Acupuncture Center in Columbus, OH For More Information
For more information about how acupuncture, massage therapy and other alternative healing treatments can help you, please contact the Urban Acupuncture Center Board Certified Licensed Acupuncturist’s team at Indianola Ave, Clintonville (614) 725-2488 | Main St, Westerville (614) 426-4406 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
