The Importance Of Acupuncture Baltimore

By Cynthia Miller


Acupuncture is a type of alternative or complementary medicine. The technique was acquired from ancient Chinese medicine. During treatment insertion of needles on certain parts of body of an individual under treatment is done for both preventive and therapeutic reasons. Nowadays, Acupuncture Baltimore is a common method used in the treatment of pain and related conditions. There are a good number of pain clinics within city of Baltimore that apply this technique when attending patients.

Insertion of needles is performed with the intention of stimulating nerves situated below the skin within and around the muscles. Process makes body release pain-relieving endorphins. The effects of substances released by the body contribute greatly in ensuring patient being attended feels better. For a patient to acquire pleasing results he or she should undertake a good number of sessions. Results acquired after one treatment session may not be long lasting.

Practitioners who perform traditional acupuncture know that life force (energy) moves within the body through channels known as meridians. Life force is called Qi. Traditional practitioners, belief a person becomes unwell when Qi does not flow properly within his or her body. They perform this technique with the intention of improving of flow of the Qi.

Acupuncturists perform acupuncture. This treatment procedure is believed to cure a wide variety of ailments. Although the technique has been found to be effective, it does not apply scientific knowledge. The procedure has been proven to be very effective for situations like migraines and even tension-type headaches. It is appropriate for musculoskeletal issues like; postoperative pain, neck pain, joint pain and dental pain. There are so many people who have really benefited from the treatment. Actually many people testify that process saved their lives.

Patient is needed to pay an agreed amount after being serviced. However, there has never been a particular fee that has been set for the procedure. Some practitioners demand higher payment than others. Number of symptoms experienced may also have some impact on amount needed for the procedure. Before a practitioner starts attending you, ask him or her to let you know amount he or she will demand from you.

Initial session of procedure lasts for about 20 to 30 minutes. During the session, there are various tasks that are performed. These include the assessment of medical history of patient and the general health of patient. Patient is then examined physically before insertion of needles. In most cases, ten separate sessions are performed during treatment process. The number of sessions may vary depending on the health condition of patient.

Needles are inserted on specific parts of body known as acupuncture points. Before process commences patient, is instructed to lie or sit down. One may also be required to remove his or her clothes so that practitioner can access certain body parts. Fine needles are used in this kind of procedure. These needles, which are few centimeters long, are usually disposed after use.

There are no specific points in which needles are inserted. Points are chosen depending on ailment and also on the number of symptoms. 12 points or more can be chosen. More points are chosen especially when patient is seriously sick. Needles are inserted until they get into muscle tissues and left in same position for about 30 minutes. One should not feel too much pain.




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