Chronic Pain: Pain…that persists or progresses over a long period of time. In contrast to acute pain that arises suddenly in response to a specific injury and is usually treatable, chronic pain persists over time and is often resistant to medical treatments. - http://www.medicinenet.com/ There are actually people who tell me that they've had pain for years and years and they've just decided to live with it. You really don't have to live with chronic pain! One of the reasons some pain is …
How Can Acupuncture Help Arthritis Sufferers?
Can acupuncture help with arthritis? Without, question, yes! Acupuncture is highly effective as a treatment for arthritis. I have one patient whose knuckles swell but after a few acupuncture treatments the swelling goes down, the pain goes away and she's fine for a few weeks. I've helped others avoid knee surgery with regular acupuncture visits. So why does acupuncture work? There are 2 primary reasons. Endorphins: As with providing relief from headaches, endorphins released through …