{"id":619,"date":"2010-02-12T17:14:44","date_gmt":"2010-02-12T17:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/PMRSTG\/pmr\/?p=619"},"modified":"2021-11-09T20:13:57","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T01:13:57","slug":"what-is-acupuncture-used-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/preview.integralstaging.com\/PMRSTG\/what-is-acupuncture-used-for\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Acupuncture used for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Acupuncture goes back at least 5000 years. Some historians believe it may go back as much as 7000 years. Acupuncture started in China, and then spread into Ancient Egypt, then over time into Western Europe, and the United States and Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Acupuncture is a health science proven to alleviate pain. Acupuncture also cures body dysfunctions. It was not until 1971 that the United States discovered its healing affect. This is when diplomatic relations began with China.<\/p>\n<p>The use of acupuncture cures many symptoms. The amount of treatments necessary will vary depending on the illness or pain&#8230; Some people experience immediate relief. Others actually feel worse at first, but then see a significant difference after a few treatments. Acupuncture treats both acute and chronic problems. People with chronic issues usually require many treatments to alleviate their pain. Some can take up to eight treatments before their see a positive result.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the most common symptoms and illnesses that acupuncture is used for are: headaches, including migraines, sinus conditions, bladder dysfunction, bed wetting, back pain, cervical pain, shoulder and neck problems, and post-operative pain. Acupuncture can help with the following illnesses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allergies<\/li>\n<li>Asthma<\/li>\n<li>stomach and ulcer issues<\/li>\n<li>blood pressure<\/li>\n<li>anxiety problems<\/li>\n<li>And many other health issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The use of acupuncture positively treats all of the above-mentioned health problems. This is just a partial list. Acupuncture treats many illnesses successfully. Acupuncture not only treats illness, but also prevents symptoms from coming back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acupuncture goes back at least 5000 years. Some historians believe it may go back as much as 7000 years. Acupuncture started in China, and then spread into Ancient Egypt, then over time into Western Europe, and the United States and Canada. Acupuncture is a health science proven to alleviate pain. 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