Even seemingly minor car accidents can cause significant quality-of-life issues. Injuries like whiplash cause neck pain and discomfort, while the stress associated with having your vehicle repaired and dealing with your insurance company can impact your health in other ways. If you’re experiencing issues like these after an accident, learn more about how acupuncture can provide relief. 

How Acupuncture Works

This treatment has been used for a wide range of ailments and conditions for more than 2,000 years. Needles are placed in strategic areas all over the body, including the lower back, forehead, knee, neck, foot, and wrist. While science is still exploring exactly how the process works, the treatment is believed to induce an immune response that increases the flow of blood at the insertion site.

This process has been shown to provide relief for a number of patients. Acupuncture is effective in treating chronic pain, mental stress, and headaches for many people. It’s also free of side effects, other than slight soreness at the insertion site. 

Why It’s Helpful After a Car Accident

Finding a reliable treatment for chronic pain can be challenging. Car accidents often result in chronic neck pain that can last for many weeks. Acupuncture can be used again and again to deal with bouts of chronic pain, unlike pain medication, which carries a risk of dependency. 

Acupuncture is even helpful for the mental health effects of car crashes. Accident-related stress can arise from dealing with your injuries or disputing who is at fault or liable for damages. Studies have shown that acupuncture has a positive impact on anxiety by inducing a relaxed and peaceful state. The treatment is also safe enough to be used in conjunction with physical therapy or chiropractic care.

If you’re ready to try acupuncture to balance your body and mind, contact Marie Gonzales, L.Ac. in Nyack, NY. For over 20 years, she has provided personalized therapy for each patient’s specific needs by getting to know them and their health backgrounds during their initial consultations. She also provides cupping therapy and ionic foot detoxes. Learn more online or call (845) 398-1312 to schedule an appointment.