What are Acupuncture Benefits and Risks?

What is Acupuncture Therapy?

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for centuries to treat many ailments. Acupuncture therapy is a form of alternative medicine that involves inserting thin needles into the body at specific points called acupoints.

Acupuncture Therapy is most commonly used to treat pain, but it can also be used for other conditions such as digestive problems, insomnia, and fertility issues. Acupuncture therapy can also be used as an alternative treatment for addiction.

At Vital Physiotherapy Clinic, we treat patients with chronic following conditions with the best & safest acupuncture physiotherapy. We are the well-known Pain Relief Acupuncture Clinic in Surrey, BC. 

There are some following conditions that Acupuncture Physiotherapy can treat:

• Sprains
• Osteoarthritis
• Respiratory Problems
• Headaches/Migraines
• Stress and Anxiety
• Allergies
• Infertility problems
• Chronic Back, Neck & Shoulder  Pain
• Digestive system treatments
• Insomnia
• Blood pressure problems
• Treatments for eye strains and other eye problems etc.

Benefits of Acupuncture Therapy

• When it comes to reducing stress & anxiety, acupuncture therapy is one of the most effective treatments.
• Acupuncture therapy also helps to stimulate the nervous system.
• The therapy helps to relieve pain in the neck, back & shoulder.
• Acupuncture physiotherapy helps to reduce inflammation and balances the gut-brain axis.
• The therapy helps to ease prolonged headaches/ migraines.
• It helps to diminish eye strains and treat eye problems like Macular degeneration, Retinitis pigmentosa, and other retinal diseases.
• The therapy helps to boost immunity.

Risks of Acupuncture Therapy

There are some risks associated with acupuncture therapy such as infections from the needles or bruising at the injection site. There are no known side effects of acupuncture therapy when done by a trained professional.

• Common symptoms include soreness, minor bleeding, or bruising that may occur when needles were inserted.
• Unsterilized needles may cause infection in organs.
• If your practitioner uses disposable needles risk of infection may decrease.