by urban-acupuncture | Nov 7, 2017 | Acupuncture
Headache Treatment with Acupuncture
Any kind of a headache is a nuisance and can practically drive you up the wall. Tension headaches are no better. They are considered one of the common types of headaches where stress, limited sleep, and skipping meals are the causes but cannot be confused with migraines. A person suffering from a tension headache may feel this for a short burst. Rare cases, however, can go on for days – this is referred to as a chronic tension headache. The pain radiates through the entire head and occurs on the top of the eyebrows or the back of the head.
One may also experience a tension headache as muscular tension in the shoulder and neck region. The usual treatments are over the counter medication or prescription relievers, hypnosis, stress management, relaxation techniques along with alternative treatments.
Best Treatment Options
Acupuncture is the best alternative as it provides a long lasting remedy and relief without any side effects whatsoever. The ancient Chinese science works on three methods. Symptoms are taken into account along with the cause and the effect resulting in a tension headache. Here are the three methods used by licensed acupuncturists.
- Sterilized needles are strategically placed at certain points of the body that ensures the release of natural painkillers. The small thin needles trigger responses from the nervous system, which transmits the message to the brain and empowers the release of endorphins. Hence, the body acts as a natural pain reliever.
- An increased blood flow to the inflamed areas primarily the neck and the head and the muscles are relaxed. The systemic flow occurs as the needles signal the brain, through the nervous system, to ensure that blood circulation is on point. Relaxation of muscular tension through channelized blood flow addresses the physical issues that cause a tension headache.
- An elimination of stress is of paramount importance. This ensures that the individual is free from negativity. Needles regulate the body’s natural responses that tackle stress by keeping the central and autonomous nervous in order. Pumping of blood improves the heart and does not put the onus on other parts of the body. In fact, the executive functioning of the brain helps the mind and the body work in tandem. The objective is to regulate any untoward condition in the body without taxing the nervous system.
To treat the condition, the licensed acupuncturist locates certain medians/points and gets to the root cause of the problem – the triggers. The method works in calming the sympathetic nervous system and regulates the flow of blood along with relaxing the tense muscles located on the upper back and the neck. Research has proven that people who have opted for the alternative form of treatment (acupuncture) have felt the positive effects almost immediately. The frequency of tension headaches are done away with and the need to pop a pill to reduce pain or inflammation is reduced completely.
The pain relieving properties that acupuncture brings to the fore is that it is not invasive and lasts long. Head across to Columbus, OH for a dose of the real deal. Alternatively, visit the website http://acupunctureofcolumbus.com/acupuncture-works-for-anxiety-relief/ for more information about the ancient Chinese science.
For more information about how acupuncture and other 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 | Nov 1, 2017 | Acupuncture
Elbow Pain Relief Treatment with Acupuncture
Medically referred to as lateral epicondylitis or a repetitive stress injury, tennis elbow occurs because of the overuse of certain muscles in the region. Playing the backhand during a tennis session can cause irreparable damage and stress to the forearm muscles. A repeat of contractions while hitting the ball causes the pain to manifest. Since the game is associated with repeated strokes in the game of tennis, chances of getting tennis elbow is a constant.
Golfer’s Elbow
Golfers elbow or medial epicondylitis is also the result of a repeated stress related disorder, which occurs in the tendons that connect the elbow and the forearm. Pain occurs primarily in the central region of the bony bulge located inside the elbow. The avid golfer uses the forearm to rotate the arm, grip, and flex the wrist. The repetitive movement pulls at the tendons causing small tears to manifest. While both the conditions may be asymptomatic to the games that people play (tennis and golf), they are not always the cause.
Conventional methods to treat the conditions involve physiotherapy, some painkillers, and if required, limited doses of steroids to the affected area. While physiotherapy helps, constant medication can create an addiction of sorts. Acupuncture, the ancient science, is a natural and alternative treatment for the condition. The professional determines the cause of the pain through a series of examination techniques. Carry your scan and x-rays for the consult.
The acupuncturist examines the area for pain, redness, and swelling and conducts a series of motion tests of their own. Once the cause and symptoms are factored, the professional uses sterilized needles on mirror points. Mirror points are the areas that are not affected by pain but located near the region. There is pain relief almost immediately as one feels an improvement of blood circulation, considerable reduction of the swelling, and the muscles relax.
Endorphin Release
The physiological remedy that is propagated by ‘western’ medicine of using natural relievers like ice is not advocated by this ancient Chinese science. The belief is that it does not provide any solution but is counterproductive as it hinders blood circulation in the affected region. However, a resource like herbal ice in the form of plasters along with the sterilized needles promotes the circulation of blood thereby reducing inflammation and the reduction of pain. The age-old practice applies pressure to certain points lying close to an underlying nerve. By pricking certain medians on the skin, endorphins are released. The methodology blocks any transference of pain and even boosts the immune system considerably while booting stress out the door.
Plenty of professionals in the ancient Chinese science has been around spreading the message of acupuncture and its advantages in healing health problems. It is imperative to find the right one who has the license to practice the method. It is not only a good way to rid your body of the pain from either tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow, but it keeps you physically charged as well.
For more information about how acupuncture and other 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.
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by urban-acupuncture | Oct 9, 2017 | Acupuncture
Shoulder Pain Treatment
Over the past few years, doctors have been noticing an increase in the number of medical cases related to shoulder pain. Simple things that people used to do, they no longer find it easy to do; in fact, they find it quite tricky and impossible to do because of the excruciating pain in the region.
One of the four muscles– the supraspinatus muscle, is primarily the area where one experiences acute discomfort. The shoulder as a part of the body is prone to repetitive injury because of the ball and socket joint functioning. Overuse of the area automatically results in the body responding. The pain can be quite excruciating and can drive you up the wall, Luckily, there is a solution in the form of acupuncture.
The ancient Chinese treatment plan
- The licensed acupuncture professional ensures that they have all the details about the patient. It would be in the best interest of the patient to have a scan done at a reliable lab and carry the records for the consultation.
- After checking the report and conducting their own detailed analysis, the acupuncturist will be able to identify the extent of the damage. He/she will then take into account the cause and the pattern that has brought about the injury. He/she will then work on a treatment plan to sort out the issue.
- This ancient science focuses on reducing any inflammation without the need of medication. The pain is treated without any conventional method. During the procedure, the blood flow also improves, thereby decreasing any tension in the region.
- The professional inserts thin, sterilized needles into strategic parts of the body for a positive response. This ancient Chinese treatment releases pain killing chemicals in the body known as opioids and the adenosine, commonly referred to as natural painkillers, which ultimately does away with the pain. The treatment, in actuality, concentrates on dealing with hidden causes rather than the in-your-face causes.
- A patient opting for acupuncture for the first time may be scared upon seeing all the needles However, the needles are so thin and fine that you will never experience any pain except for a tiny prick.
- To achieve the best results with acupuncture, it may be essential to have a series of follow up sessions.
- Acupuncture is one of the safest alternative treatments that do not require going under the knife. Since the plan is to get to the root cause that has injured the tendons in the shoulder region, the specialist will work out a plan.
In sum
There is no sure way to ‘cure’ a pain. The best method is to find a solution to the problem, which does not require pain medication. Hence, the necessity to find a solution that does away with an imbalance of the body that has caused the pain to manifest. Acupuncture is a sure way to root out the inherent causes. One main criterion is to find out a reliable and licensed professional.
Acupuncture is performed by licensed practitioners in Columbus, OH.
Contact Us 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 | Oct 1, 2017 | Acupuncture
Back Pain Treatment
When your back is inflamed because of a fall or something you cannot fathom, you cannot ignore the pain. Since the spine may be affected, it is wise to check out whether any of the vertebrae has gone out of sync. To understand what has gone wrong, a scan will help. If required, one may need an operation.
If you have pain because of improper posture, a slipped disc or an underlying cause, acupuncture works rather well. This is a non-traditional method to treat back pain. It may not be your first choice of treatment, but once you try this ancient Chinese treatment, you will never opt for anything else. Many physicians on a global footing are advocating this treatment as it has helped people of every age suffering from immense pain. The treatment can be traced back to over 2000 years ago. Acupuncture treatment is based on the flow of energy. If there is a lack of the right energetic flow in the body, this ancient Chinese treatment is the remedy.
Methodology
Acupuncture treats every part of the body right from the central nervous system (brain and the spine) and beyond. The licensed professional finds a suitable medium in the body and inserts sterilized needles at strategic points. This can break the surface or go deeper depending on the extent of the problem. You may experience a slight tingling sensation once the procedure is underway. The needles don’t touch the bone but do touch deeper muscles or fat layers under the skin. This is kept on certain median points of the body for a good twenty to thirty minutes depending on the extent of damage to the areas. If required, the acupuncturist may warm the needles or charge them with the use of electricity on the needles after insertion.
The science behind acupuncture
The ancient Chinese treatment identifies thousands of points in the human body. These points, according to the science, are interconnected. Limited amounts of energy or ‘chi’ in the body result in problems like acute back pain. Sometimes people get these pains because of bad posture or due to an underlying problem in the body.
The narrowing of the lower part of the spine causes many pinched nerves. This also causes undue pain in the body resulting in a feeling of loss in the legs, irritable bowel movements, and swelling in the legs. Alternative treatment with acupuncture stimulates the nerves that are located in the muscles of the back. Through this stimulus, endorphins are released which reduces the excruciating pain.
Through a series of sessions (the treatment sessions varies depending on the extent of the problem), the inflammation and the pressure on the muscles and the joints are effectively reduced. The science deals with not only the pain but also the root cause of the problem as well.
The facts cannot be disputed about this ancient science. The results last for a long time. Instead of opting for a painkiller for temporary relief, opt for acupuncture.
Acupuncture is performed by licensed practitioners in Columbus, OH.
Contact Us 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 4, 2017 | Acupuncture
Pain Management
There is an alternate treatment plan available today that treats pain and sorts it out without straining your purse. This is the ancient Chinese science known as acupuncture. To get to the root cause of the problem, the licensed professional located at Columbus, OH takes into account a number of factors like the health of the individual and the cause of the problem. The professional then examines the tongue, checks the pulse, and continues checking the rest of the body for signs of any imbalance. Based on the findings, he/she will recommend a treatment plan, dependent on the extent of damage to the particular area screaming in pain.
The procedure
The person going under the needles (sterile) lies down during the procedure. Precise points are stimulated on various parts of the body. One will not feel any discomfort but when you do notice needles, you may want to look away, if you feel queasy. The needles are strategically positioned on touch points for a couple of minutes to half an hour. It has been said that people who go through this treatment, feel very relaxed and display no more pain. There is an additional stimulus applied to various regions in the body through massage, heat therapy, and the application of certain herbal remedies to sort out the problem.
Understanding the ancient Chinese science
The method of this ancient science is based on the ancient philosophy, the balance between the universe and the body, known as ying and yang. When there is an imbalanced flow between the two, the chi (energy) is sucked away, resulting in pain or other problems associated with the mind and the body. If the flow of energy is blocked because of myriad reasons, the body’s natural reactions reduce, resulting in physiological illnesses. Ample research has proven that acupuncture is a definite solution for people suffering from issues like digestive problems, less immunity, cardiovascular problems, and pain related problems.
The number of sessions
Depending on the extent of damage to various medians in the body that have caused the pain to occur, the acupuncturist may suggest a series of sessions. If you are better after one or two, that is fine, but many people suffer from acute pain, which may require a series of sessions to sort out the negative chi in the body. The licensed professional will gauge the situation and work out a personalized plan. The ancient Chinese treatment improves bodily functions and energizes the body. If required, the specialist may further enhance the treatment using an electrical stimulus that will iron out the chinks in the body.
In sum
For years on end, people have been popping pills to deal with the pain. Many insurance players have added this treatment to their list of alternative treatments. Before opting for acupuncture, cross check this with your doctor. In addition, it is essential to opt for a licensed practitioner. The last thing that one wants is someone who does not know their ying from yang. The bottom line, acupuncture with the right professional will keep you free from pain and sort out any additional problems that you suffer from.
Contact Us 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 1, 2017 | Acupuncture
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety can strike you at the most inopportune time and in the weirdest of places. We can blame it on a number of factors, though one constant factor is a fear of the unknown which sometimes makes people so afraid that they break out in a sweat. Luckily, there is help through counseling and other complementary techniques like acupuncture. There is proven evidence that the two go hand in hand. Let us demystify the relevance of acupuncture in this context.
What is acupuncture?
The ancient Chinese science works on the principle of stimulating points in the body that have a slight imbalance. By doing so, the pent-up energy is released through meridians. The basis of the science is that all the five elements- water, metal, fire, earth, and wood have a considerable effect on the inner workings of the body. Water is associated with fear, metal with grief, fire with happiness, earth with worry, and wood with anger. The science recognizes that both the body and the mind work in tandem and if neither are in sync, that is when all problems take root.
Anxiety attack
When you are prone to anxiety attacks, it can be highly stressful. The mind feels an overload and whatever coping mechanisms you try, they do not work. An irregular heartbeat, negative thoughts, panic or a chemical imbalance in the brain contributes to extreme anxiety disorders. Acupuncture identifies a correlation between the heart and the kidneys based on the five elements, which causes an anxiety attack. An overabundance of heat in the heart causes a flutter with the kidney because the fire and water are not contained resulting in an overcrowded mind. To treat the condition, an acupuncturist works on strategic points in the body, primarily around the kidney, spleen, ear, and the heart to treat the condition.
Causes
Clinical depression is quite a constant in today’s time where one in six people experience the symptoms. We can attribute this to the lifestyle choices, exhaustion, bad sleeping patterns, a sense of hopelessness, and so on. Acupuncture identifies that the ‘chi’ in the body is trapped midway and needs a boost to get the energy flowing to the right corners and parts of the body. The treatment used is known as the four gates where certain pressure points are stimulated between the index finger and the thumb and on the feet between the second toe and the big toe.
An overview
Depression and anxiety pretty much go hand in hand. They are considered two of the most likely causes for acute fear psychosis. Aside from finding out remedies through alternative sources, aside from medication, though both are necessary, a change in lifestyle and diet will make a huge difference. Acupuncture gets to the root cause of the problem and through the balancing of energy, one can certainly live a robust life without the headache of stress and fear. A varying lifestyle and exercise also change the way we think, as we look at the better qualities that life has to give, rather than letting the inner demons play havoc.
Anxiety can affect your lifestyle to a great extent, hence, it is recommended that you get help as soon as possible. Acupuncture is performed by licensed practitioners in Columbus, OH.
Contact Us 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.
