Acupuncture and traditional physiotherapy are common treatments for both chronic and acute pain. This article offers a brief description of each treatment and then explores how combining them can optimize recovery. Keep reading to discover the synergistic effects of acupuncture and traditional physiotherapy.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese practice that involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the body's natural healing mechanisms. The practice has spread worldwide as an effective way to alleviate pain caused by various conditions, including chronic pain and arthritis. It can also promote relaxation and help with stress and depression, among other things. The governing principle of acupuncture is qi, the body's flow of energy.
Traditional Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is a medical treatment focused on recovering from injuries and managing chronic conditions. It is rooted in physiological principles. Physiotherapy treatment includes a variety of techniques such as hands-on mobilization, exercise prescription, and many other modalities, including therapeutic ultrasound, Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), and traditional therapies such as cupping and even needling.
Combining Acupuncture & Physiotherapy
While acupuncture and physiotherapy may include the insertion of thin needles into specific locations on the body, the approaches are very different. It is believed that acupuncture causes your brain to release endorphins, which help you feel better and realign your body’s energy. These elements make you feel better and heal better.Â
On the other hand, physiotherapy needling is used to treat intramuscular stimulation to rehabilitate mobility issues due to injury or pain. Nonetheless, acupuncture can be combined with physiotherapy for a comprehensive that addresses pain and healing from a Western physiological angle as well as from the traditional Chinese concepts of energy, meridians, and balance. This combination can lead to enhanced injury recovery, reduced stress and anxiety, and improved overall well-being.
Injury Recovery
Since acupuncture stimulates the body's natural pain-relieving mechanisms and improves blood circulation to injured areas, physiotherapy exercises and treatments become easier for patients to handle. Range of motion and strength can thus be improved while tissues such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments heal.
Reduced Stress and Anxiety
In addition to relieving pain, acupuncture can have many beneficial effects, such as promoting relaxation and improving sleep. Both help patients recover and work towards their recovery goals with a physiotherapist. Less pain, better sleep, physical improvement, and exercise offer a holistic approach to pain-related stress and anxiety.
Improved Overall Well-being
The combination of acupuncture's calming effects, physiotherapy's functional improvements, and reduced pain and inflammation can lead to an enhanced sense of overall well-being. By addressing both the physical and mental aspects of healing, this integrated approach can lead to a more complete and satisfying recovery experience.
Optimize Your Recovery in Surrey
Whether you are dealing with an acute injury or chronic pain, combining acupuncture and physiotherapy may be right for you. Call JEEVA Physiotherapy in Surrey to discuss your needs.
We offer customized, client-centered treatments for an array of ailments, injuries, and conditions to new patients and old. If you are new to our clinic, you may want to know more about us or read testimonials from some of our patients.Â
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