Pain relief …
Since 2003, I take any pain issues to an acupuncturist. The procedure is not uncomfortable, it is actually relaxing. You would know after one session if it was improving your issues. After 3 years of sciatica pain, one session took the pain down by 1/2. By the third session, it was gone 100%. Many insurance plans now cover acupuncture treatments. They are effective for many types of pain. I’m glad I explored it.
“Scalp acupuncture has been proven to be the most effective technique for treating central nerve damage, including phantom limb pain, residual limb pain, complex regional limb pain, postconcussion syndrome, posttraumatic stress syndrome, among acupuncture treatments such as body acupuncture, ear acupuncture, and hand acupuncture. Scalp acupuncture is a modern acupuncture technique combining traditional needling method with western medicine knowledge of representative areas of the cerebral cortex. Recent studies have shown that scalp acupuncture could be a very effective form of pain relief for a variety of limb pains. Scalp acupuncture often produces remarkable results with just a few needles. It usually relieves pain immediately, and sometimes only takes several seconds to a minute.”… “Although few scientific investigations have directly assessed the efficacy of acupuncture treatment in limb pain, our treatments show that 86 percent of patients instantly felt effectiveness with only one treatment. Scalp acupuncture treatment for pain relief is accessible, less expensive, safe, and perceived as having fewer side effects. In the future, it would be helpful to conduct controlled studies of effectiveness of such treatment. Scalp acupuncture not only benefits patients with limb pain, but also significantly contributes to our understanding of phantom pain. Furthermore, it may help to discover the mechanisms of phantom limb and residual limb pain and will lead to the discovery of further advancements in pain management.
Resources
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