How Does The Acupuncturist use Chinese Medicine?
At some point during treatment, it is common for patients to ask, "Do you use acupuncture for yourself?" The answer is a resounding yes!
Acupuncture is extremely effective for pain. I'm lucky to be free of chronic pain. But, I use acupuncture any time something comes up. My knee was injured a few years back and I did my own acupuncture. The swelling responded right away and I was back on my feet in no time. I've also used it for some recurrent wrist problems from over use and low back pain after working in the yard. We never know which injury will cause long term problems. I treat my own problems early to keep them from becoming chronic.
We all deal with stress and anxiety from time to time. Acupuncture is well documented to take care of this kind of anxiety. Even when people come in for other conditions, stress relief is a great side-benefit to treatment. When I get stressed; I feel tense, sleep is terrible, and I get some digestive symptoms. An acupuncture treatment usually does the trick and I feel better almost immediately. I use acupuncture to take care of my stress before it gets severe enough to cause other problems.
Most people are surprised that acupuncture and Chinese herbs work great for infections including cold and flu. It is important to get acupuncture right away for this to work. I use it to boost my immune system and get over things more quickly. I combine acupuncture with Chinese herbs to get even better results.
One of the reasons I practice acupuncture is because of the, often, long term results. But, we often recommend a wellness plan to prevent other conditions. People should get treated every 6-12 weeks as part of an overall wellness plan. When I'm on top of this for myself; I get sick less, have less stress, sleep better, have more energy, and I recover faster from injuries. I do my best to get treated regularly to stay well.
You don't have to have a major problem to get acupuncture. Consider using it as part of your overall healthy lifestyle.
Stephen Durell, MTOM, Dipl. Ac.
Acupuncture of West Michigan
616-855-7718
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