Breaking News: "What People Coping with Pain Ought to Know About Acupuncture."

If you are one of the millions afflicted by a chronic pain condition then the answer to your suffering may lie in a treatment that is thousands of years old.

Pain can come in many forms. You can suffer from back pain, joint pain, headaches, and pain resulting from trauma and surgery. As people become more aware of the negative side effects of pain medication, they are seeking alternatives to help alleviate their suffering without further risking their health. Among the most successful natural methods of relieving pain is acupuncture. Acupuncture has been used effectively for over 3,500 years. It is said that throughout history acupuncture has been performed on humans more than any other treatment known to man.

How does acupuncture get rid of pain? According to ancient Chinese theories, pain is caused by energy flow being blocked in the body. This blockage can be caused by illness, injury, poor diet and even negative emotions. By inserting acupuncture needles you can eliminate the blockage and get the energy flowing again. Once the energy flows the pain is eliminated. If performed by a trained and licensed acupuncture physician, it is a safe, natural and effective form of treatment for people who have suffered many years with chronic pain. The World Health Organization now recognizes acupuncture as an effective treatment method for many conditions. Even the United States

Government is utilizing acupuncture to manage pain in the battle field. Soldiers are experiencing immediate and lasting pain relief from their injuries with auricular (ear) acupuncture.

What kind of pain can be alleviated with acupuncture? According to modern medical studies acupuncture can be used to treat a wide number of painful conditions. Some of the more common ailments that respond to Traditional Chinese Medicine are arthritis, tendonitis, back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, neck pain, migraines and headaches, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, heel pain, menstrual pain, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, diverticulitis, and pain from gout. This is not a complete list but gives you an idea of the diverse spectrum of disorders that can be treated with Chinese Medicine.

Many people that have not had acupuncture want to know if it hurts. Needle phobia is very common in both children and adults. It is one of the biggest hurdles that acupuncture physicians must overcome with new patients. The needle used for acupuncture is very tiny. In most cases a patient does not even know when a needle has been inserted. Instead, they feel the sensation of the needle tapping into the energy of the acupuncture point. This usually involves feeling a tingle, a pull, or a pressure at the point. It is nothing like the feeling of a medical syringe pinching your skin.

For those that just can"t bear the thought of any needle coming close to their body, there is still hope. Many acupuncture physicians today incorporate the use of electric stimulation and/or lasers. With these tools it is possible to stimulate the acupuncture points and eliminate your pain without the use of any needles.

In addition to needles, a classically trained acupuncture physician can incorporate the use of Chinese medicinal herbs to speed recovery time even more. Different herbs are used depending on the nature of the condition. These herbs have been used in the clinical setting for thousands of years, helping millions of people.

If you are one of the millions suffering from a chronic painful condition, and current methods are not providing relief, seek out a licensed and board certified acupuncture physician. You deserve your health. You deserve to live your life pain free. Acupuncture could be the answer you have been searching for.

Written By: Kim Marin AP, Licensed and Board Certified Acupuncture Physician