An Introduction to Acupuncture

By: Hotoko Suttoon

Historically, the Western medicine establishment has shown a stiff shoulder to Eastern medical techniques. Given the utter failure of Western medicine when it comes to pain management, this attitude has changed. This is particularly true for acupuncture.

If history is a factor in credibility, then acupuncture certainly has a lot of credibility. The practice originated over 2,000 years ago in China. It is now practiced throughout Asia with many of the countries adding their own twists to the technique.

After 2,000 years, you would think acupuncture would be a staple of the medical system in the West. In truth, it was shunned until the 1970s. As the world opened up, Westerners visiting Asia have reported the benefits of acupuncture and boosted its popularity.

Acupuncture is based on the concept of Yin and Yang. These forces are balanced in a well adjusted body. Disease and pain arises when they are not in balance. The goal of acupuncture is to correct any imbalance.

To bring the body into balance, acupuncture use those thin needles you have seen in the movies. Drama aside, the needles are designed to access energy focal points under the skin. These points are then treated by manipulating the needles.

More than a few people are wary of needles. This is understandable, but you should have little concern about acupuncture needles. They are hair thin and do not hurt. Even the prickliest of persons will barely feel anything at all, and not pain.

Where needles are involved, there needs to be a discussion of safety. Needles can transfer all types of nasty things. Not in acupuncture. All acupuncture needles are sterile. They come in one use packaging. After their use, they are thrown out.

With the nitty gritty out of the way, the most basic of questions left is whether acupuncture works? While everyone has a different experience, the answer to the question is dependent on what you wish to be treated for.

When it comes to pain management, acupuncture has been shown to be very helpful. People suffering from sciatica nerve pain, back pain, and permanent pain are often sent to an acupuncture therapist as a standard matter of course.

While pain management is obvious important, there are other diseases acupuncture has proven to be effective in treating. A few include back pain, sciatica pain, migraines, arthritis, post surgery nausea, and many others as well.

If the pill approach of Western medicine is often ineffective and can leave you feeling worse than the original medical problem. Alternatives are available to you and acupuncture is one of them. There is no risk in try it, so why not give it one?

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