Acupuncture

With extensive research in the past few years in western countries, we now have a better understanding of what happens with an acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture stimulates the body to produce its own pain-relieving neurotransmitter chemicals known as “endorphins.” These chemicals mimic morphine by attaching to opiate receptor sites found throughout the nervous system. Endorphins help to block pathways that relay pain messages from the body to the brain, resulting in relief of pain, general relaxation, and biochemical restoration of the body’s own internal regulation systems.

The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture simulates the body’s natural healing abilities, reducing inflammation and promoting physical and emotional well-being. Local increases in circulation as well as pain gating via nerve stimulation are also known medical benefits.