3 Surprising, Positive Side-Effects of Acupuncture Treatment

Benefits of Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture is a great way to relieve pain, but did you know that the treatment also provides several other benefits? Here are just a few of the things you may experience after visiting a acupuncture clinic.

Increased Energy

When you leave the acupuncture clinic, odds are you’re going to feel relaxed and blissful, and you may also find that you have more energy. Many acupuncture recipients report having more energy in the hours, days, and sometimes weeks right after a session. It could take the form of not feeling sleepy after lunch, or not needing a second cup of coffee, or even not needing motivation to go to the gym.

Improved Digestion

The theory behind acupuncture is that there’s over 2,000 points on the human body, which connect to 20 pathways, or meridians. During a session, a practitioner will place anywhere between one to 20 FDA-approved acupuncture needles in the body for between 15 and 30 minutes.

The digestion system and meridians that regulate digestion are intricately connected to each of the other structures, so when you get acupuncture, the digestion system can be affected, too. For example, you may go to an acupuncture clinic to get help with your shoulder, and wind up being less bloated after meals, craving fewer foods, or even just eating better.

Better Sleep

Acupuncture can even help you get more sleep. One of the main reasons many often get treatment is to help them deal with their insomnia, but even those who don’t recognize that they’re having an issue with their sleep will experience more restful nights of sleep.

Often times, when people go back for another treatment, and the practitioner asks a follow up question about their sleep, they’ll notice that they have been sleeping better.

These are just some of the things you may find yourself experiencing after going to an acupuncture clinic. Acupuncture can help you feel stronger, eat better and sleep easier. If you have any questions, feel free to share in the comments.