Acupuncture For Muscularskeletal Problems

How does Acupuncture Treat Pain?

Acupuncture is most commonly renowned for its effectiveness in treating almost all musculo-skeletal pains. Such condition can be brought about through strain, poor posture, injury, arthritis or degeneration. Pain can be very debilitating and frustrating. The most common complaints seen in the clinic include Sciatica, Tennis/golfers elbow, frozen shoulder, back or neck pain knee pain, rheumatoid and osteoarthritis all of which can be treated.


From an acupuncturist’s perspective, pain is caused by a lack of free flow of Qi, blood, and/or fluids within the affected channels. It is therefore important to maintain balanced diet along with adequate exercise. This ensures optimum production and maximum free flow of Qi, blood and fluids within the meridians. Other common factors that can cause lack of free flow include:

• Injury or trauma which leads to local stagnation within the meridians. Often, the body’s natural healing mechanisms are impaired due to muscle spasms brought about by the trauma. Stagnation can also be brought about through holding the body in awkward posture in an attempt to alleviate pain. Acupuncture and massage are very effective in combating this, ensuring a speedy recovery.

• Excessive use of particular muscles which can lead to reducing the amount of Qi and Blood able to enter the meridians. This makes them more vulnerable to the attack of “weather conditions” which is further explained as...

• Weather conditions restricting free flow. The weather has a definite effect on the Qi and Blood within the meridians. The energy of the weather is said to enter the body, magnifying weaknesses or stagnations. As an example, cold and damp weather constricts and slows energy flow. The severity of such condition depends largely on the amount of energy and blood within the meridian system. This is a condition that the majority of us can relate to – the current weather does not help!

Diagnosis is made through identifying the location and nature of the pain, assessing the aggravating and relieving factors and understanding the underlying cause. The theory of Acupuncture is one of invigorating the flow of Qi and blood throughout the area in order to relieve pain and aid healing. It reduces inflammation and encourages the body’s natural healing ability. Cupping massage and moxabustion techniques may also be used to accelerate this natural healing process.

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