by urban-acupuncture | Mar 5, 2023 | Acupuncture
Mood Disorder Treatment
Acupuncture is effective in the treatment of several diseases affecting the body and mind. The method of acupuncture may have antecedents in early Chinese medicine, but the relevance of it, today, has scientific effects. In a holistic way, Western and Eastern medicine combine to bring balance to the body’s function in terms of the circulatory and nervous systems. Apart from this, medication may rightly be used to treat various ailments, but acupuncture can mitigate the side effects of medication. In terms of mood disorders, medication may have some relevant side effects. Acupuncture can alleviate these while simultaneously treating the crux of the problem itself.
Understanding Mood Disorders
Mood disorders broadly refer to those mental disorders that affect mood. These consist of mental health conditions like bipolar disorder and clinical depression. It is important to have a basic understanding of mood disorders to know how acupuncture can help to treat these. The common mood disorders are highlighted below:
- Major Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Dysthymia
- Premenstrual Syndrome or PMS
- Postpartum Depression
The Advantages of Acupuncture in Treating Mood Disorders
Acupuncture, once considered as an ancient technique to treat many physical and mental ailments, is now recognized as an effective way to manage several disorders. In fact, studies report that the technique is as effective as Prozac (a medication popular for the treatment of mood disorders). What acupuncture does, by way of the insertion of delicate needles at strategic body points, is corrects imbalances in the body. Here are some ways acupuncture helps in treating mood disorders:
- Triggering endorphin (happy hormone) release, so that mood is boosted positively
- Improves sleep patterns and the quality of sleep itself
- Places the body in a state of “rest” as well as “digest” to promote calmness
- Leads to clarity of thought when the body is restful
- Relieves digestive issues and problems related to appetite
- Gets rid of headaches and migraines
People with mood disorders are known to exhibit several symptoms of which those mentioned above are crucial ones.
Get Started with Acupuncture
Acupuncture, known to relieve and even prevent several negative symptoms related to physical and mental illness, is gaining steam as a cure. In fact, your practitioner may recommend a blend of acupuncture therapy along with traditional drug treatment for mood disorders.
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, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Feb 5, 2023 | Acupuncture
Many people are now familiar with the term acupuncture as a form of treatment and healing for many conditions but there is still skepticism and misinformation! Specifically, when it comes to what acupuncture helps with, many people don’t know how beneficial this unique healing style is. Specifically, when it comes to relieving pain, acupuncture is an excellent yet underrated solution to many types of pain.
How Acupuncture Relieves Pain
Acupuncture uses thin needles which are inserted into the skin at specific points in the body. These needles, when inserted correctly, cause little to no pain themselves and are believed to promote a release of endorphins in the body. As endorphins are released, the body goes through multiple internal changes such as feeling less pain, an increase in blood flow, and more.
Specifically, with endorphins being considered a natural painkiller, a reduction in pain is one of the most important benefits of acupuncture. Moreover, while inserting needles into your body may seem like a limited treatment, acupuncture can actually be used for pain throughout the body. Let’s look at what pain acupuncture can is best for.
What Types of Pain can Accupuntrue Relieve?
While the list is often considered to be endless, here are some of the most common types of pain acupuncture are prescribed for:
Lower Back Pain
Often the most standard and popularized type of pain acupuncture is used for, lower back pain has been known to provide months of relief from even intense pain. While it doesn’t match up to other types of conventional treatments in the short term, long-term results show promise for chronic lower back pain.
Headaches
With some finely placed thin needles into the upper facial region, acupuncture specialists can also reduce pain from headaches. If done correctly, many reports suggest that it can reduce the intensity of migraines or headaches as a whole.
Carpal Tunnel
Carpal Tunnel is one of the more unique conditions which causes pain in the fingers and hands. Surprisingly, recent acupuncture tests have shown that there is a link which can lead to a noticeable reduction in pain from the syndrome. That being said, this is still under heavy speculation.
Should You Get It?
With acupuncture being so effective for various types of pain, the question arises, should you get it? Well, the answer to this is based on the type of pain you are in and if you are willing to try out something new. For example, a one-time headache is often not the best reason to get acupuncture done, however, repeated or chronic pain definitely is. Whatever the case, acupuncture is still going to be a relaxing experience that can reduce the stress in your mind and body!
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, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Feb 1, 2023 | Acupuncture
Relieve Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) Pain
The use of massage therapy and acupuncture has become popular in recent times. These therapies are now a part of Western medicine system and have proved to be effective in treating many conditions. Tennis elbow is one such painful condition that can be resolved through acupuncture and massage therapy.
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a condition that occurs in the elbow. It happens due to repetitive movements of the arm and wrist, like while playing tennis or using the hand for any similar purpose. Overloading of the tendons in the elbow can cause this condition. Rest, ice packs, and OTC medicines can treat this condition. But in some cases, it persists for a long time and massage/acupuncture is needed.
How acupuncture can help with tennis elbow?
When acupuncture is used, it helps in regulating the working of the nervous system. The pain and problem in the elbow is related to issues with the nerves. When needles are inserted in the right area, they stimulate the nervous system to release neurotransmitters. These neurotransmitters help in reducing pain.
Acupuncture is a simple and safe treatment for tennis elbow and many other such conditions. While medications may provide instant relief, it comes with many side effects. Acupuncture is free from all such side effects while being equally effective.
Massage therapy in the treatment of tennis elbow
Massage is one of the best ways to get relief from pain. A study found that getting a deep tissue massage was equivalent to taking NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). When massage is done by a professional, it helps in providing quick relief from pain. The relief can be long-lasting since it addresses the root of the problem.
Massage can help reduce pressure on the nerves. The pain usually occurs due to pressure on the nerves. It also occurs due to tension in the muscles. Massage can help reduce the tension while stretching and relaxing the muscles. It takes away pressure on the nerves. The combined effect of these would help in experiencing pain relief. Further, massage helps to release endorphins that act as a natural pain killer helping you feel good and relaxed.
Whether you would like to get acupuncture done or massage therapy, you need to get it done from a professional. You can work with a licensed massage therapist in Columbus, Clintonville, Ohio to get your tennis elbow treated in a safe and effective way.
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, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Jan 5, 2023 | Acupuncture
Relieve Sciatica Nerve Pain
Do you suffer from lower back pain?
If so, you might be suffering from Sciatica.
This article will look at what sciatica is, why it occurs, and how acupuncture and massage therapy can help you.
What Is Sciatica?
Sciatica is an extremely common nerve pain that manifests in aches along the lower back, reaching the back of the thighs, and down the leg.
This is caused from pressure or irritation of the sciatic nerve, and affects nearly 40% of people during their lifetime.
Obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, prolonged sitting, and even weightlifting can trigger sciatic nerve pain.
Do I Have Sciatica?
Common symptoms include:
- Dull and sharp pain in the lower back.
- Leg pain that increases the longer you stay seated.
- Shooting pain along the leg.
- Weakness in the legs or feet.
Sciatica can manifest as either a dull, aching pain or as a sharp, lightning-bolt like pain.
How Can Acupuncture Help?
Acupuncture is a proven and effective method of treating sciatic nerve related back pain.
It doesn’t have any of the standard side effects associated with prescription drugs and works very well in conjunction with massage therapy.
Inserting thin needles at certain points along the spinal nerve root can have strong pain-relieving effects. This is because acupuncture stimulates your inhibitory nerve fibers to reduce the transmission of pain signals to your brain. It also triggers the secretion of endorphins and adenosine, which are highly effective in reducing the pain experienced in sciatica.
Damaged, irritated, and even crushed sciatic nerves respond well to acupuncture and this treatment can help people suffering from other kinds of nerve damage as well.
How Can Massage Therapy Help?
The main benefit of massage therapy is to soothe tense, contracted muscles and make them relax again. Tight muscles place higher pressure on your nerves, including your sciatic nerve. Deep tissue massage in particular is a time-tested treatment for sciatica because it reaches deep into the tendons and tissues to release tightness and knots.
Trigger point therapy can also accelerate blood flow, expand capillaries, and reduce local pain factors in the piriformis muscle, which is the leading cause of sciatic nerve compression. This also reduces the pain experienced from nerve entrapment by allowing the muscle to decompress after prolonged periods of sitting.
Massage therapy is a safe way to expand capillaries and reduce inflammation in your lower back while allowing for natural pain relief. Consult UAC to start your rehabilitation today.
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, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Jan 1, 2023 | Acupuncture, Massage Therapy
Reduce High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure levels are a common problem most people experience. The problem increases as one ages. People with high blood pressure are prescribed medicines, which they may end up taking for the rest of their lives. Thankfully, there are other ways high blood pressure levels can be reduced. This includes acupuncture and massage therapy.
Acupuncture and blood pressure
Studies were carried out on animals that had heart disease. It was found that acupuncture helped in reducing ischemia. When needles are inserted in an acupuncture session, the practitioner inserts them into meridians. These meridians connect various body parts and send impulses to the brain.
Depending on where the needles are inserts, different parts of the brain are impacted. When inserted into the right area, the working of the cardiovascular system would be regulated. Acupuncture would allow blood pressure levels to be normal, thus helping people with high blood pressure.
Massage and blood pressure
There are many benefits of getting a massage done. While a massage can be very helpful in reducing body ache, it also helps you feel relaxed. This can have an impact on the nervous system as well. Massage therapy could be used as a part of stress management, to help you keep stress levels under control. This can help in regulating your blood pressure levels.
Different studies have been carried out to explore the relationship between massage and blood pressure levels.
- Studies showed that getting a massage done on alternate days for 10 days helped older women to reduce blood pressure levels.
- 6 sessions of back and foot massages were found to be helpful in reducing blood pressure levels. The massage was done 2 times a week for 3 weeks.
- Patients who were suffering from congestive heart failure experienced reduced blood pressure levels when they got a back massage done.
- Another study looked at the effect of Swedish massage. It was found that Swedish back message could help improve blood pressure levels as well as other vital signs.
- While the studies were not conclusive, a key takeaway was that massage was a safe alternative treatment system for high blood pressure. When used in conjunction with medication, its effects were more pronounced.
Getting the therapy done
A licensed massage therapist in Columbus, Clintonville, Ohio can help you in your effort to lower blood pressure. The therapist would use their expertise and experience, so the massage leads to improvement in blood pressure levels. You can also get acupuncture along with massage for enhanced benefits.
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, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
by urban-acupuncture | Dec 5, 2022 | Acupuncture, Massage Therapy
Plantar Fasciitis Pain Relief
Plantar fasciitis is essentially an inflammation of the plantar fascia. This is the fibrous ligament that can be found running along the foot’s bottom. It connects your heal with the front of your foot.
Research has found that patients who suffer with plantar fasciitis improved their recovery rates when massage was involved. When the physiotherapy treatment they had also included a soft tissue release massage. This hoped those suffering from plantar fascia.
How Massages Can Help Heal Plantar Fasciitis
The muscles that run down the back of the legs are connected with the help of thick layers of tendon as well as fascia. These are in their turn connected to the plantar fascia through the Achilles tendon. Muscles that are tight, when they are located near the top of the body, can put strain on the plantar fascia. This is where a licensed massage therapist can help you.
Massaging the plantar fascia as well as the muscles on the back of the legs can help relieve pain.
When the muscles in the gluten are tight, this can lead to plantar fasciitis. This is as the tension is increasing in your fascia. Your sciatic nerve is also being held on to. This sciatic nerve ends up running through the muscles mentioned here, should it now be allowed to slide as it liked. This can also lead to pain in your plantar fascia.
A licensed massage therapist can help massage your glutes, your hamstring, as well as your calves. This will help you relieve pain in your plantar fascia. And it isn’t just getting a massage that can help you.
Acupuncture And Plantar Fasciitis
Acupuncture can alleviate pain in the plantar heel. The process of acupuncture is done by inserting special needles into specific points of the body. This is done in order to stimulate nerve endings located in the foot. This can promote the release of both hormones as well as neurotransmitters responsible for regulating pain and as well as inflammation.
According to research, acupuncture has also been seen to release adenosine which can promote the flow of blood to the heel. This also has a pain relieving and anti-inflammatory effect. Acupuncture can also help heal tissues. This is done by promoting fibroblasts release. These are cells that can be found in connective tissues. They promote tissue health by secreting collagen proteins.
When an acupuncture session takes place, the body also releases its own opioids. These act as painkillers that are naturally produced.
Whether you want to get a massage done or an acupuncture session, the Urban Acupuncture Center can help. You’ll have access to a licensed massage therapist as well as acupuncture experts. If you live in Columbus, Clintonville or Ohio, then visit the Urban Acupuncture Center today.
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, Columbus, Ohio (Clintonville) (614) 725-2488 or click here. Taking new patients in and around greater Columbus, Ohio.
Acupuncture is effective in the treatment of several diseases affecting the body and mind. The method of acupuncture may have antecedents in early Chinese medicine, but the relevance of it, today, has scientific effects. In a holistic way, Western and Eastern medicine combine to bring balance to the body’s function in terms of the circulatory and nervous systems. Apart from this, medication may rightly be used to treat various ailments, but acupuncture can mitigate the side effects of medication. In terms of mood disorders, medication may have some relevant side effects. Acupuncture can alleviate these while simultaneously treating the crux of the problem itself.
