5 Myths About Acupuncture
Acupuncture’s roots lay in traditional Chinese medicine, a practice that not everyone buys into despite many techniques still being utilized for millennia. Discover the truth behind some of the most prominent myths surrounding acupuncture.
Myth: Acupuncture Doesn’t Work
It does work. The needles are shown to stimulate nerves, muscle, and tissue, triggering your body’s natural release of pain inhibitors, and signaling to your brain to pay attention to the treated area and heal it.
Myth: Acupuncture Isn’t Backed by Science
The Acupuncture Now Foundation states that there have been over 8,000 studies on acupuncture in just the past 40 years, and it has been evaluated as treatment on over 100 medical conditions. The World Health Organization recommends acupuncture as part of treatment for dozens of conditions, including PMS, various forms of arthritis, sciatica, and headaches.
Myth: Acupuncture Is Painful
Acupuncture should be painless. However, there can be some parts of your body that are feeling too sensitive that day to accept treatment. If any of the needles cause pain, our acupuncturist can use a thinner needle, adjust its depth, or remove it if preferred. We want your acupuncture session to be enjoyable, relaxing, and beneficial to your physical and mental health.
Myth: Acupuncture Is Expensive
Prices vary depending on your health needs. At O’Keefe Chiropractic Center, we offer competitive pricing for acupuncture in Medford. We accept most health insurance plans, including Medicare, so you might be able to get some or all of your acupuncture session(s) covered. We can check with your insurance company before you decide whether to move forward.
Myth: Acupuncture Only Treats Pain
Acupuncture goes beyond helping patients find pain relief. Over the years, acupuncture has been used to help with fibromyalgia, headaches and migraines, pain from chemotherapy, and more. You can also utilize acupuncture in Medford for anxiety, depression, rheumatoid arthritis, to help you recover from a stroke, and more.
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