Acupuncture provides excellent treatment for acute or chronic pain. Acupuncture releases endorphins (our body's own pain-killers) from the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates immune response. Acupuncture and herbs reduce inflammation and increase circulation.

Much research has demonstrated that patients with acute pain respond extremely well to acupuncture treatment (approximately 6-10 treatments) and that chronic conditions require more treatment with significant improvement in symptoms. Patients who had taken analgesics before acupuncture therapy were able to either discontinue them completely, or reduce their doses dramatically.

If you have experienced trauma and pain from an accident, please note that research also supports the use of acupuncture for after-treatment of accident patients. Acupuncture presents a valuable therapeutic option - resulting in reduced pain, decreased edema, increased range of motion and reduction of long standing complaints following accidents.

Acupuncture can treat a wide variety of acute an chronic neuro-musculoskeletal disorders including:

East meets West for the best in treatment of tendo muscular pain, low back pain and sports injuries. Acupuncture is a time-tested, safe, natural and drug-free alternative that can provide immediate relief and long-lasting benefits. It can help you return to peak performance and optimal health by restoring the proper flow of Qi and blood. This speeds recovery time, addresses the root cause of the problem, enhances performance and can help prevent future injury.

Through the insertion of very fine, sterile needles at specific points, acupuncture stimulates the body to produce its own natural pain killers (endorphins), natural anti-inflammatory and anti-stress hormones. The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture promotes physical and emotional well being.

It works in the following ways to help you bounce right back into action:

Dramatically cuts healing time by improving blood supply to the affected area.

At Acupuncture Atlanta we have coupled Chiropractic joint manipulation and mobilization techniques with Chinese Medicine and developed an approach, which can quickly move you out of pain.

Our approach involves first identifying weakened muscles and the innervating nerve as it references back to the spinal column. Next we use chiropractic adjustments to relax hypertonic/hypotonic muscles and restore proper alignment of the spinal column. We then couple this with deep acupuncture needling along the spine and needling of trigger points or tender points within the muscle bands.

Additionally, we use Auriculotherapy with needles or micro current stimulation to further reduce pain. Auriculotherapy is a therapeutic intervention in which stimulation of the auricle of the external ear is utilized to alleviate health concerns in other parts of the body. It is possible to palpate for tender areas of the ear and readily notice how they correspond to painful areas of the body.

Last we use Chinese herbal formulas and supplements to strengthen the weakened area, remove toxics and increase blood flow.

See more research on the efficacy of acupuncture and herbal treatments:

• acupuncture.com
• gancao.net