Acupuncture is a highly diverse and effective treatment that can assist with reducing the impact of anxiety, stress, and migraines.

While there is a real Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy behind acupuncture that explains how it restores the flow of positive energy and removes negative energy, there is also Western Medicine data backing how acupuncture stimulates a healing response in the body.

How Acupuncture Works

Acupuncture separates the body into zones and pressure points. As acupuncture needles are inserted into different pressure points, this stimulation releases endorphins that triggers a response in the body. This occurs in both the immune and circulatory systems, relieving the symptoms of migraines and tension headaches.

What Tools Acupuncturists Use

Acupuncturists vary in what they use, however, the most common tool is acupuncture needles.

Acupuncture needles are thin and hygienic. They are carefully inserted into the skin to stimulate the body, however, due to their thinness and the manner in which they are placed, they do not cause pain or discomfort. If you have not had acupuncture before and are worried about them hurting, don’t be.

How Safe Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture performed by a trained, highly skilled acupuncturist poses very little risks, if any at all. The acupuncture needles themselves do not hurt. After a treatment, typically, a patient is fairly comfortable. There is rarely any irritation or discomfort after a session.

The relief one might feel, as it pertains to anxiety and stress, or in dealing with migraine headaches, should be instantaneous.

How Acupuncture Helps Anxiety And Stress

Numerous studies and research show that acupuncture is a highly effective treatment at reducing anxiety symptoms. The risks are minimal, as established. If you have not yet tried it and you suffer from regular anxiety or stress, you may be surprised at how well it can ease symptoms.

How acupuncture works for stress and anxiety is that it helps to regulate the nervous system, calming the body and bringing it back into balance. The body can shift back into a more relaxed state where the sympathetic system is no longer dominating the internal conversation in the body. In this context, acupuncture is almost similar to re-programming and rebooting the body.

All you have to do is lie down, relax, and let your acupuncturist do the rest. An entire session lasts between 45 and 75 minutes.

How Acupuncture Helps Migraines

Migraines are notoriously tough to treat but a lot of research and anecdotes support that acupuncture is potentially the most effective non-pharmaceutical, all-natural treatment you can try.

The release of hormones in the body is what does the trick for migraines. Several studies show a significant reduction in the frequency of migraine attacks and the intensity of headaches in the long-term, in addition to providing short-term relief when you need it most.

There are even some studies suggesting acupuncture is just as effective and with fewer side effects than many commonly recommended headache medicines.

If you aren’t sure about acupuncture, and are struggling with anxiety, stress, and/or migraines, give us a chance to show you that a simple acupuncture session can provide real, measurable results. Reduce symptoms safely and with minimal risk or side effects. With one of our acupuncturists at Healthwise Optimum Massage, you’re in trusted hands.