How Do Acupuncture Help Stress and Anxiety?

Stress or problems with daily living can cause anxiety. It can also include anxiety disorder, a mental illness that causes severe symptoms such as excessive worrying, shortness of breath, panic attacks and palpitations. Acupuncture for stress and anxiety relief can be an excellent
emotional and physical balance option.
Physio Medicine Acupuncture may be the first place you go for stress relief. However, our approach goes beyond symptom relief. We are deeply interested in your healing journey and strive to build holistic health and balance for every patient we see.

Know more about Stress!
Stress: The fine line between overload and motivation Stress is part of human nature. Stress can make us feel "alive", engaged, essential, and
accomplished in small doses. But, stress can be a constant companion and cause damage to our bodies (adrenaline, norepinephrine, cortisol) over time.

These are some common effects of chronic stress. Are you able to spot any of the following mental or physical symptoms?

• Diarrhoea, vomiting, stomach upset, nausea, constipation or other digestive issues
• Rapid heart rate, chest pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Reduced sexual function or loss of sexual desire
• There are more seasonal illnesses and colds than usual.
• Grinding teeth or clenched jaw
• Tense, sore muscles, especially around the neck and shoulders
• Permanent worry
• Feeling disoriented and lost.

Chronic stress can increase your chances of developing depression, anxiety, heart attack, heart disease, obesity, eating disorders, and severe other gut conditions like GERD, colitis and IBS.

Acupuncture can reduce stress by proactively treating it. Here's how:

• Acupuncture is a part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It has been used for centuries to reduce stress levels and improve well-being. Here are a few reasons why acupuncture can relieve stress and anxiety.

• We use fine needles placed just below the skin to restore stress equilibrium and stimulate the body's meridians and acupressure points. After a thorough evaluation, your practitioner will decide the best places to place needles. Your acupuncturist will place the needles on your body by lightly tapping each spot. You won't feel the needles at all because they are so thin. One may feel "strong" or resemble a mosquito bite.

• Relaxation time can be achieved through acupuncture sessions. The needles provide healing benefits, but the treatment itself can also calm and relax you. After the needles are placed, you will be allowed to rest for approximately 30 minutes before allowing the treatment to take place. You can also listen to soothing music or fall asleep.
• Acupuncture has no side effects. Acupuncture is not a drug-based treatment method. This means you don't need to worry about side effects like many other drugs. You can also be assured that there won't be any interactions between acupuncture and your medications. Your acupuncturist can recommend the frequency of treatment to achieve your stress-reduction goals.

• Acupuncture relies on your body's internal mechanisms for relief. The needles stimulate the nerves. This sends a message from the nerve to the brain telling it to release endorphins, our natural painkillers. These brain chemicals can cause relaxation and euphoria, leading to happiness. Our bodies can also naturally reduce inflammation, pain, and other symptoms associated with chronic stress.
• Attending your appointment is a time to take care of yourself. Scheduling and attending an acupuncture appointment will help you put your mind at ease, rather than taking a pill and continuing. Changes in our thinking and habits are crucial to reducing stress. Acupuncture is effective in changing the internal stress-induced chemistry.

Call today for your first appointment. Make chronic stress and anxiety disappear as you live a life of peace and balance.