Acupuncture
How Does Acupuncture Decrease Pain
- It stimulates the body into producing its own natural pain killers called endorphins. These natural hormones promote healing and pain relief.
- It stimulates large nerve fibres which normally transmit pain signals and so effectively blocks the pain messages from reaching the brain. In clinical terms this is known as the pain gate theory.
- It promotes a general state of relaxation within the body, therefore reducing stress which can be a source of pain.
- It stimulates the body into producing cortisone which helps to reduce inflammation.
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