Arthritis is a common condition many people will suffer from at some point. The Centers for Disease Control report that more than 50 million Americans suffer from some type of arthritis. The good news is that acupuncture can provide relief for arthritis and various other conditions. We’ll take a closer look at acupuncture. If you’d like to try acupuncture in Temple Hills, MD, Dr. E’rika Brock at the Abundant Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center is ready to help.
Acupuncture: From Ancient Times to Modern Relief
Acupuncture is quite likely the oldest form of medical care still widely used today. The knowledge and wisdom surrounding acupuncture has evolved over the years. Thousands of years ago, when it first came into use, practitioners believed that chi energy flowed through the body. By applying needles to specific parts of the body, it was believed energy could be directed and proper flow restored.
Many people (both practitioners and patients) no longer subscribe to the chi energy approach. Yet the basics of the health benefits of acupuncture are surprisingly similar. Acupuncture needles can be used to direct your body’s natural healing mechanisms to specific points. Further, the needles can stimulate the body’s hormone systems, spurring the release of pain relief hormones.
Modern acupuncture benefits from a modern understanding of the body. Methods to ensure that needles and practicing environments are clean and safe also reduce risks. If you’d like to learn more about this treatment or want to schedule an acupuncture session in Temple Hills, MD, contact Dr. Brock at the Abundant Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center. Many patients have found relief for a variety of aches and pains, including arthritis, by using acupuncture.
Acupuncture and the Different Types of Arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition and refers to inflammation in the joints. Arthritis commonly comes in two forms and treatment can vary based on the type. Osteoarthritis is caused by the deterioration of cartilage within joints. Osteoarthritis is especially common in older folks. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, meaning the immune system is mistakenly attacking the body, and in this case, the tissues in the joints.
Acupuncture can help relieve pain and spur healing with both types of arthritis. This is because acupuncture, like many forms of chiropractic care, focuses on harnessing the body’s natural healing mechanisms and encouraging the release of your body’s natural pain relief molecules. Especially with osteoarthritis, encouraging blood flow and the body’s healing properties can help reduce the damage. Call 301 485 0047 to reach the Abundant Health Chiropractic & Wellness Center. Dr. Brock can provide acupuncture in Temple Hills, MD.