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How Acupuncture and Fascia Work Together to Heal Your Body
You might have heard of acupuncture and fascia separately, but did you know they’re closely connected in helping your body heal itself?
What exactly is fascia?
Fascia is a thin, web-like tissue that wraps around every muscle, bone, nerve, and organ in your body. Think of it like a flexible, supportive net holding everything together. Beyond just supporting, fascia helps your body communicate by carrying signals through the tissues and even plays a part in healing and regeneration.
So, how does acupuncture fit in?
Acupuncture involves placing tiny needles at specific points in your body to help relieve pain and promote healing. Modern science has discovered that when these needles stimulate the fascia, something amazing happens:
- Activation of Healing Cells: The gentle needle stimulation activates special cells in the fascia called fibroblasts. These cells start producing natural healing substances, such as collagen and anti-inflammatory compounds.
- Reducing Inflammation and Pain: Acupuncture can help calm inflammation in the fascia, reducing pain and speeding up recovery.
- Improving Blood Flow: Stimulating the fascia can increase local blood flow, delivering oxygen and nutrients exactly where your body needs them most.
Why does this matter?
This exciting connection between fascia and acupuncture means that acupuncture doesn’t just relieve symptoms—it actually encourages your body’s natural healing process right at the source of the problem.
While there’s still plenty to explore about how acupuncture and fascia interact, current studies highlight the powerful potential of acupuncture to support your body’s health from the inside out.
Curious to see how acupuncture could benefit your own health and wellness? Feel free to reach out—we’d love to talk more about how acupuncture and fascia can help you feel your best!
Acupuncture is Great for Treating Chronic Pain
The National Institutes of Health estimates that approximately 25.3 million adults suffer from chronic pain (defined as experiencing pain every day for the preceding three months). They also estimate that nearly 40 million adults experience what is considered severe levels of pain.
Chronic pain can be debilitating for those suffering from it and directly impacts quality of life. People often treat chronic pain with anti-inflammatory medications (both prescription and over-the-counter), physical therapy, or with ice and heat, but those options don’t always provide long lasting relief. According to Harvard Medical School, “acupuncture is an option with a good track record that’s worth considering.” continue reading
Top 3 Reasons Acupuncture is Great for Seniors
As we get older, those aches and pains become a little more pronounced and life begins to create some new challenges. For many seniors, schedules become impacted with doctor’s appointments and trips to the pharmacy. If you haven’t tried acupuncture, here are three reasons you should give it a try as it can greatly help some of the greatest health challenges facing seniors today. continue reading