For more than 3,000 years, acupuncture has been helping people heal from many different health issues. This type of traditional Chinese medicine involves a trained healer inserting the ends of specially designed, extremely thin needles into various acupuncture points in the body. The aim is to clear energy blockages and balance the body's natural energy flow. Below are a few common medical conditions that acupuncture can help with. 

3 Common Medical Conditions That Benefit From Acupuncture

1. Back Pain

Back pain can range from mildly painful and inconvenient to life-limiting and debilitating, and, unfortunately, there isn’t one Western medicine cure-all that works for everyone. During acupuncture sessions, the needles stimulate the central nervous system and release feel-good chemicals into the muscles of the body, creating a natural painkiller.

2. Headaches

Headaches can take any number of forms, from cluster and tension headaches to migraines. An individual plagued with headaches may find it difficult to get through the day, hold down a job, or be in daylight or around noise. Acupuncture can alleviate the pain and other symptoms of headaches while addressing the energy imbalance that causes them. Consult with your naturopathic doctor or acupuncturist to determine how many treatment sessions you'll need; a treatment plan will be designed based upon the type, severity, and symptoms of the headaches.

3. Menstrual Cramps

Period-related pain affects 95% of all women. For many, this means painful cramping on a monthly basis. Some may experience cramps so intense that they find it difficult to stand upright or move around without discomfort. Regular acupuncture treatments can help make this pain more manageable or eradicate it entirely.

There's a reason acupuncture has been around for thousands of years, and for many people, it works. The holistic doctors at A Path to Natural Health have more than 25 years' experience providing acupuncture to patients throughout King County, WA. Call (425) 270-3047 or visit them online to schedule a session today.