Acupuncture - Longmont, Colorado - Chris Volesky Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinic

Acupuncture - Longmont, CO - Chris Volesky Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Clinic - (720) 541-8458

What conditions can be treated with acupuncture?

The popularity of acupuncture is increasing rapidly. This is in large part due to how effective acupuncture is in treating a variety of chronic health problems

The ability of acupuncture to treat chronic pain is one of the primary reasons people seek out acupuncture services here in Longmont, Colorado. Some of the most common chronic pain conditions which are effectively treated with acupuncture include: chronic low back pain and sciatica, neck pain, knee pain, headaches, hip pain, and arthritis related pains.

Acupuncture is also found to have a calming effect on the nervous system. This not only helps further to relieve pain and inflammation, but also aids in calming down stress related issues such as depression, anxiety, insomnia and irritable bowel syndrome.

Acupuncture is also increasingly becoming popular for chronic inflammatory issues such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic allergies, and asthma.

At our clinic in Longmont, Colorado, our acupuncturist specializes in a form of acupuncture effective for both chronic pain and internal issues.

How long does it take to see results from acupuncture?

While the results of acupuncture may vary in how fast they occur, one of the great benefits of acupuncture is that most pain conditions can often see results almost immediately. Frequently, at our Longmont Acupuncture clinic we see our patients' pain drop within moments of inserting the needles.

Most conditions require a series of treatments in order to see long term relief of even resolution. While our acupuncturist often sees positive results within 1-3 treatments, it is important to complete a treatment course to keep those results lasting.

How does acupuncture relieve pain?

Acupuncture causes a complex set of reactions to occur within the body. The benefit of seeing an acupuncturist for pain issues is that these issues will often see improvement very quickly.

Acupuncture causes the nervous system to go into a state of relaxation. This response allows the body to rest and better heal itself. Additionally, this state is known to aid in decreasing inflammation and promoting better and deeper sleep.

Besides the anti-inflammatory effects of acupuncture, acupuncture also causes a release of pain-relieving substances within the body known as endorphins. These help in decreasing pain and improving overall sense of wellbeing.

Acupuncture has also been shown to increase circulation. By increasing circulation, our bodies are able to deliver the appropriate substances needed in order to heal and this also helps in removing damaged tissue.