What are the benefits and risks of acupuncture therapy?

What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical practice that is used to treat a wide range of conditions, including chronic pain, muscle tension and stress.

This treatment involves the insertion of very thin needles into the skin at specific points on the body. The needles are left in place for a period of time before being removed. Acupuncture can be used to treat many different types of conditions and can be used alone or alongside other treatments like physiotherapy.

Acupuncture is not a cure-all and it may not be suitable for everyone, but it has been shown to be an effective treatment for many people with chronic pain, addiction issues and other problems.

Acupuncture physiotherapy Surrey is generally safe treatment when done by trained professionals with sterile needles and in a sterile environment. 

Benefits of Acupuncture Therapy

Here are the top 8 benefits of acupuncture therapy as follows:

• Relief from chronic pain
• Reduced anxiety, stress and depression 
• Improved sleep quality
• Improved immune system function
• Increased appetite
• Helps relieve headaches
• Improves mood and mental clarity
• It also help with chronic pain conditions such as migraines, fibromyalgia, arthritis, asthma, lower back pain and other types of chronic pain.

Risks of Acupuncture Therapy

Here are the common 5 risks of acupuncture therapy as follows:

• Acupuncture can cause pain, bleeding, and swelling at the point of needles insertion.
• The needles can break or be pulled out by accident.
• Needles may not be sterile or clean enough for use on patients.
• Acupuncture needles are often reused from patient to patient without being sterilized in between use.
• Acupuncture can cause infections in some people as it involves puncturing the skin with needles that have been contaminated with bacteria from previous patients.

Many acupuncture therapy clinics provide female physiotherapists for treating chronic conditions. If you are not comfortable with male therapists you can visit clinics like Khalsa Physiotherapy who have experienced female therapists who can help you in your rehab program.