The Role Of Acupuncture Baltimore

By Cynthia Miller


Acupuncture is a type of alternative or complementary medicine. The technique was acquired from ancient Chinese medicine. During treatment insertion of needles on certain parts of body of an individual under treatment is done for both preventive and therapeutic reasons. Nowadays, Acupuncture Baltimore is a common method used in the treatment of pain and related conditions. There are a good number of pain clinics within city of Baltimore that apply this technique when attending patients.

Insertion of needles is performed with the intention of stimulating nerves situated below the skin within and around the muscles. Process makes body release pain-relieving endorphins. The effects of substances released by the body contribute greatly in ensuring patient being attended feels better. For a patient to acquire pleasing results he or she should undertake a good number of sessions. Results acquired after one treatment session may not be long lasting.

Practitioners who perform traditional acupuncture know that life force (energy) moves within the body through channels known as meridians. Life force is called Qi. Traditional practitioners, belief a person becomes unwell when Qi does not flow properly within his or her body. They perform this technique with the intention of improving of flow of the Qi.

Acupuncturists are practitioners who perform acupuncture. There are different types of ailments that are treatable through this method. Scientific knowledge is not applied during this form of treatment. The procedure is recommended for circumstances such as migraines and tension-type headaches. Technique is efficient when it comes to dealing with musculoskeletal circumstances such as; postoperative pain, joint pain, dental pain and neck pain

In most cases, patients are required to pay a certain amount after treatment procedure. The cost for the serve is not fixed. It varies with practitioners. If you intend to undergo the treatment procedure, make sure you discuss with the practitioner amount he or she will charge you after the service. This will minimize chances of confusions and disagreements that may arise in future.

Treatment process is usually divided into sessions. Some procedures tend to have even more than 10 sessions. However, the number of sessions is recommended considering the seriousness of the ailment. First session may take around thirty minutes. It can take even twenty minutes. Duration of a session is dependent on the kind of ailment the particular patient is suffering from. During these initial stages, general health and also medical history of patients is considered.

Needles are inserted on specific parts of body known as acupuncture points. Before process commences patient, is instructed to lie or sit down. One may also be required to remove his or her clothes so that practitioner can access certain body parts. Fine needles are used in this kind of procedure. These needles, which are few centimeters long, are usually disposed after use.

There are no specific points in which needles are inserted. Points are chosen depending on ailment and also on the number of symptoms. 12 points or more can be chosen. More points are chosen especially when patient is seriously sick. Needles are inserted until they get into muscle tissues and left in same position for about 30 minutes. One should not feel too much pain.




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