Many people believe that feeling pain means there is tissue damage, but this is often not the case. Pain is your body’s alarm system. And like most alarm systems, it is not 100% accurate.
Read moreChronic Pain
Often when we see people in the office at Equilibrium, they are in pain. The spectrum of pain is wide and diverse. Though each person’s perception of pain is unique, pain, and especially chronic pain, is a widespread problem that has become more obvious with the opioid epidemic, sparking more research into the root causes of pain and how to effectively treat it.
Read moreManaging Pain Post-Surgery
Surgery has become an unintentional gateway to persistent opioid use, meaning many patients are still taking these medications three to six months after their surgical procedure. At any age, it’s important to know steps you can take to manage your pain effectively and responsibly.
Read moreAlternatives for Pain Management in the Opioid Epidemic
Following the 2017 opiod crisis public health emergency declaration by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, many have been looking for possible alternatives to cut back on, or prevent opiod use all together. The current body of research indicates that Chiropractic and Acupuncture are strong options.
Read moreAcupuncture Benefits Beyond Pain Relief
Acupuncture has been prevalent in the news recently as an effective treatment for opioid addiction. This Forbes article explains how acupuncture not only relieves stress but it is reported to increase the levels of various chemicals in the central nervous system such as enkephalin, epinephrine, endorphin, serotonin, norepinephrine and dopamine.
But did you know that acupuncture has far more benefits than pain relief and that associated with addiction?
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Sure, you all come see Melissa for your acute and chronic aches and pains but did you know that her treatments can also help alleviate insomnia, depression and anxiety, stimulate hormones to increase fertility, relieve menopause, reduce morning sickness and help with labor induction, and boost your immunity during flu season??
More reasons to give it a try can be found in this article by Mind, Body, Green and on our acupuncture FAQs page.