Exploring the Science Behind Acupuncture: How Does It Work?

Did you know acupuncture has been an effective treatment for over 3,000 years? Acupuncture is an ancient medicine, but it also works for modern medical conditions. Dr. Alan Genitempo at RECOVR Acupuncture & Sports Rehab in Nutley and Fairfield, NJ, provides acupuncture and wellness treatments to help you achieve optimal health and sports performance.

What You Need to Know About Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate and promote natural healing processes. The treatment in Nutley and Fairfield, NJ, works by regulating the flow of energy, or qi, along the body’s meridians, which are pathways connecting different body parts.

The precise placement of the needles is based on individual health concerns and aims to restore balance and harmony within the body. Acupuncture is often sought as a complementary therapy to conventional medical treatments for issues such as pain management, stress reduction, and overall wellness.

Healing energy is released to problem areas, stimulating recovery and wellness. You will be instructed to relax for 20 to 40 minutes when the needles are in place. You may feel slight tingling during the relaxation period.

Blood flow increases during and after your acupuncture treatment, and natural anti-inflammatory substances like cortisone and natural pain relievers like endorphins are released.

Acupuncture has also demonstrated an ability to increase stimulation to the nerves responsible for brain and body chemistry. The World Health Organization (WHO) has done extensive research, performed clinical trials, and demonstrated the effectiveness of acupuncture in treating medical conditions and diseases, including:

• Post-surgical pain
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Dental and facial pain
• TMJ and headache pain
• Blood pressure problems
• Asthma and hay fever
• Nausea, vomiting, and ulcers
• Stroke and depression
• Lower back and neck pain
• Sciatica and other nerve pain
• Tennis elbow, sprains, and knee pain
• Radiation and chemotherapy side effects

Want to Know More about Acupuncture?

To discover more about the science of acupuncture and how it can help you, call Dr. Genitempo at RECOVR Acupuncture & Sports Rehab. Call (973) 381-2452 for the Nutley, NJ, office and (973) 381-2452 for the Fairfield, NJ, office, and make an appointment today.