HOW TCM VIEWS PAIN
For an Acupuncturist trained in the ancient knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine; Health, Illness and Pain can be described one of the most important, complex concepts in TCM, this is the free movement of energy (Chi) throughout the human body.
According to ancient Chinese medical knowledge, Chi (sometimes spelt as Qi and pronounced Chee) is the basis for the myrad of physiological, mental and spiritual processes forming the material and non material substances of which we are composed of and of which are in a constant flux and struggle for dominance. In this process the material (Yin) and non-material (Yang) are constantly opposing, transforming into and generating one another 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It is when this natural process is interrupted that we see illness manifest itself on the human landscape.
MEDICAL INSURANCE COVER
As with other health issues treated at the Blue Heron clinc, all Acupuncture therapy for chronic pain or pain related symptoms is covered by major Irish health insurance companies such as VHI, Quinn and Hibernian Healthcare.
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Acupuncture for Osteoarthritis of the knee - LINK
A landmark study has shown that Acupuncture provides pain relief and improves function for people with osteoarthritis of the knee and serves as an effective complement to standard care. This study is the largest Phase III clinical trial of acupuncture for knee osteoarthritis.
Acupuncture for Low Back Pain - LINK
According to a 2007 National Health Interview Survey, 17.1 percent of American adults who used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) reported using it for back pain, making back pain the leading reason for CAM use. The same survey found that more than 3 million adults used acupuncture, a CAM treatment used for back pain.
For more information on how Acupuncture can help pain or to book a consultation please don't hesitate to contact the clinic at:
091 895748 or Email info@blueheronacupunctureonline.com.
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Relief – Conditions Treated
Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs are an excellent form of health care treatment for the following Pain Conditions:
Back Pain Neck Pain Sciatica Headache
Migraine Leg Pain Hip Pain Arthritis
Knee Pain Post Surgery Period Pain Sports Injury
Traditional Chinese Medicine has a long and distinguished history in treating Chronic Pain, it's related symptoms and any causative factors which may be present in the affected individual. All Acupuncture therapy for chronic pain at the Blue Heron Clinic is covered by Irish Health Care Insurance such as VHI, Quinn Healthcare and Hibernian Health.
If you do suffer from one of the conditions listed above it is in your best interest to seek natural treatment for any symptoms you may have in order to better manage the condition while improving your health, lifestyle and quality of life. Natural Pain relief therapy at our Galway Acupuncture clinic will allow you the option of drug free pain management without side effects.
Why use Acupuncture?
Many studies using the latest brain imaging techniques have shown that Traditional Chinese Acupuncture can regulate the brain’s long term ability to regulate pain.
In the one particular study, researchers at the University of Michigan Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center showed acupuncture increased the binding availability of mu-opoid receptors (MOR) in regions of the brain that process and dampen pain signals – specifically the cingulate, insula, caudate, thalamus and amygdala.
This study consisted of 20 women diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a severe chronic pain condition, for at least a year, and experienced pain 50 percent of the time or greater. During the study they agreed not to take any new medications for their fibromyalgia pain.
What does this mean for Pain sufferers?
The latest research is not a surprise to practioners of Chinese Medicine or to those who examine the ancient history of healing this exquisite technique has provided to millions of people all over the world. For those of you who are new to Traditional Chinese Medicine and have or continue to suffer chronic or acute pain there is hope at last for long lasting relief without having rely heavily on pain medication or anti-inflammatory drugs on a daily basis.
For more information please contact the Blue Heron Clinic via Email or telephone 091 895748 today.
Blue Heron Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine
Ard Ri House
Lower Abbeygate Street
Galway
091 895748
