Does Acupuncture actually work ?

 

Acupuncture means that, it is a complementary medicine, where fine needles are to be inserted into the skin at specific points, along with the lines of meridians, which is considered to be energy, used for treating various mental and physical conditions. Acupuncture is actually used to relieve pain, such as headaches, lower back pain, neck problems, managing chronic pain due to Osteoporosis, etc. Researchers and scientists say by their evidence that, this acupuncture helps to treat the pain. It is a safe procedure, with minor problems like, drowsiness, headache after treatment, needles left in patients by mistake, etc.

By the evidence, Acupuncture is said to be a safe procedure only when it is done by the trained practitioners, using single –use needles, which also said to be clean needle technique. With the research of this pain relieving technique, it has a low rate of minor adverse effects. In the method of sterile techniques, infections and accidents do occur, because of practitioner. Pneumothorax and some infections are reported most frequently as adverse effects. Since these effects are reported, in order to reduce the risk of these effects, it is recommended that the acupuncturist must be trained sufficiently.

Acupuncture points are used to stimulate the central nervous system. This process releases the chemicals into the brain, muscles and spinal cord. These chemicals are used to promote the emotional and physical well-being and stimulate the body’s natural healing ability. Acupuncture is mainly used to relieve the pain and discomfort, due to some conditions and diseases like:

• Osteoporosis
• Neck pain
• Lower back pain
  
• Headaches which include tensions and migraine
• Dental pain