Acupuncture is a practice in the ancient Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe the human body has more than 2,000 acupuncture points connected by pathways or meridians.
Acupuncture is done using hair-thin needles. Most people report feeling minimal pain as the needle is inserted. The needle is inserted to a point that produces a sensation of pressure or pain. Needles may be heated during the treatment or mild electric current may be applied to them.
Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate specific neurochemical mechanismsThis, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.
Acupuncture can treat many types of health issues. Most often, people use it to relieve chronic (long-term) pain, such as:
Other conditions acupuncture may help include:
Acupressure is often administered by an acupuncturist, with the person sitting or lying down on a massage table. Acupressure is generally done by using the thumb, finger, or knuckle to apply gentle but firm pressure to a specific points. The pressure is often increased for about 30 seconds, held steadily for 30 seconds to two minutes, and then gradually decreased for 30 seconds. It's typically repeated three to five times.
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