At Raleigh Acupuncture, we are in the healing business. Patients come to us in pain, or frustrated with a health condition that’s just not getting better. Acupuncture has the ability to resolve pain and heal the body to restore health. Most people don’t know the power of acupuncture. We are used to being prescribed pills for everything. And if pills don’t work, surgery is offered. THERE IS A BETTER WAY! Here are 10 quick acupuncture facts you probably didn’t know.
Acupuncture Facts #1: It’s Been Around For a Long Time
Acupuncture has been used to relieve pain and illness for over 4,000 years.
Acupuncture Facts #2: The Military Is Using It
The U.S Military has invested millions of dollars investigating the efficacy of acupuncture for pain relief. Concluding that it is indeed effective, the military has developed a protocol to use during combat called “Battlefield Acupuncture.”
Acupuncture Facts #3: It Treats A Ton Of Conditions
Acupuncture is beneficial for more than just pain syndromes. In fact, acupuncture has been shown in independent trials by the World Health Organization to be helpful in over 70 disease conditions.
Acupuncture Facts #4: The Needles are TINY
Acupuncture needles are made out of stainless steel wire that is .16 millimeters thick — about the thickness of a human hair.
Acupuncture Facts #5: Single Use – Always
Acupuncture needles are never reused in the United States. It is against the law. They are single use disposable needles.
Acupuncture Facts #6: I Feel Good!
Acupuncture treatment causes the release of natural feel good and pain killing substances within the human body, so a positive side effect of treatment is a general feeling of well-being.
Acupuncture Facts #7: Athletes Use It
Acupuncture is used by many professional and amateur athletes for pain relief and enhanced recovery. Among the most famous are Michael Phelps, Shaquille O’Neal, Jerry Rice, and Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson.
Acupuncture Facts #8: Everybody’s Doing It
10.2 Million American adults used acupuncture last year. It is estimated that this number will grow by almost double within the next five years.
Acupuncture Facts #9: True Healthcare Reform
Acupuncture treatment for pain management is saving the United States hundreds of millions of dollars annually in healthcare expenses when used in place of conventional treatments. Talk about healthcare reform we can all agree upon!
Acupuncture Facts #10: It’s Not In Your Head
Acupuncture treatment is used extensively with dogs and cats. It works unbelievably well for the our pets. And the fact is, they do not “believe” in acupuncture, proving that acupuncture’s results are more than just a placebo effect.
The most popular conditions for acupuncture include BACK PAIN and NECK PAIN, MIGRAINES, INFERTILITY, PAINFUL PERIODS, HOT FLASHES, CHRONIC SINUS INFECTIONS and SCIATICA. To see the whole list, CLICK HERE.
If you want to come in for a treatment, BOOK NOW. Or give us a call at 919-819-8113.
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