Pain

Acupuncture does help treat pain, a new study shows. German researchers tested pain responses in 24 healthy volunteers with leg pain and found that Acupuncture increased pain thresholds by up to 50 percent. The effects occurred in both the treated leg and untreated leg.

The study also found that two types of nerve fibers — A delta pain fibers and C pain fibers — were altered by Acupuncture.

The pain reduction effect of Acupuncture in the healthy volunteers was modest, but the results provide the basis for future studies in people with chronic pain, where the beneficial effects of Acupuncture may be more dramatic.

The study also shows that contralateral stimulation leads to a remarkable pain relief. This suggests that Acupuncturists should needle contralaterally if the affected side is too painful or not accessible — for example, if the skin is injured or there is a dressing in place.

Want to find out how Acupuncture may be able to help with your pain?  Call Fort Collins Family Acupuncture today.

Some new studies have used mice to try and study the effects of Acupuncture and pain.  The mice in the study had discomfort in one paw. The researchers measured the level of pain before and after an Acupuncture treatment by touching the paw with a filament and measuring the difference in reaction time.

This is just one more of the many studies and tests that have been conducted to try and put some statistics to the fact that the ancient Chinese form of needle therapy, Acupuncture — actually eases pain.

Acupuncture prods a natural anesthetic into action.

Adenosine is a natural pain killer in our cells, which works like a local anesthetic. It’s released after an injury, and inhibits nerve signals so the brain never receives the painful messages. An Acupuncture needle starts that process.

Muscle and skin cells contain adenosine, but normally they don’t release it.  But the Acupuncture needle…you can look at it as a small injury. It’s not really painful, but still injures many cells. As soon as adenosine is released it is very potent, so even if a few cells are damaged, it would give rise to a fairly substantial amount of adenosine release and reduction of pain.

If you are experiencing pain and want to stay away from prescription medicine consider giving Acupuncture a try. Call us at Fort Collins Family Acupuncture for an appointment – 970-472-0955.

Pain is undoubtedly one of the most debilitating experiences that can happen to a person.  In fact, there are entire clinics where the sole focus is to treat pain.  Acupuncture has become quite famous for helping out with this not so pleasant phenomena.

Back pain, knee pain, joint pain — there are so many places and reasons people experience pain.

At Fort Collins Family Acupuncture see a number of patients who have found that Acupuncture has been a very positive tool in helping their pain issues.

Contact us for an appointment if you have pain and want to see how Acupuncture can help you.