Acupuncture treatment is an ancient form of Chinese medicine, and one of the oldest types of treatment in existence today. It is also one of the most common. This procedure is based on the premise that what occurs to one part of the human body directly affects the rest of the body. Similarly, organs are viewed as one working system which work together in order to maintain the functionality of the body overall. One of the basic concepts associated with the treatment is qi (pronounced chi), which is considered a vital force or energy. Qi moves inside the body via pathways, or channels referred to as meridians. In fact, with this belief comes the idea that all illnesses are directly caused through in imbalance in the Qi flow; thus, practitioners work to correct this flow in order to restore the body to the perfect balance. Acupuncture is a treatment method used to correct the imbalances, and allow for a normal qi flow, in hopes of restoring health to both the body and mind. During your initial visit, an acupuncturist typically begins by obtaining a thorough patient medical history.
Acupuncture is used in treatments of pain and stress. if you are like one of millions of people who suffer from knee joint problems, this can be an on-going situation. Don’t you think it’s time to find out if your swollen knees are caused by osteoarthritis or something else? Many people in today’s society are living longer. Degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis, Parkinson’s, and diabetes were not a big concern to researchers in the past because many people did not live past their 40’s. Now a days, people are living well into their 60’s and 70’s and even into their 80’s and 90’s. They are wanting cures to these debilitating diseases so they can be healthy in their golden years and live free of pain. Acupuncture can be a great tool in alleviating some of the pain caused by arthritis or due to inflamed joints in alleviating pain, promote joint vitality and improve sleep.