With the recent surge of interest in Eastern healing solutions to illnesses, it often seems like the east and western medicinal practices are at odds with each other. This is not always the case. Now more and more osteopaths are recommending that clients do both: a combination of Western osteopathy and Eastern acupuncture.
Acupuncture is holistic approach to health that has its origins in China, having been refined and developed evolved over 2000 years. It is based on the philosophy that our health relies on the free flow of our body's energy " known as Qi " through a system of channels that lie beneath our skin. The pathways are all connected to the body's vital organs, so if the flow of Qi is upset in some way (either by physical illness or emotional disturbances), the health and harmony of our body comes out of balance.
The way acupuncture works is that very small needles are placed into certain pressure points in our bodies which exist along the energy pathways underneath our skin. This is aimed to disperse the built-up tensions and stimulate the flow of Qi, tapping into the body's own healing response which helps restore its natural balance.
But what does acupuncture have to do with osteopathy? Acupuncture and osteopathy have very similar philosophies in the sense that both believe that a problem can only be solved if you eliminate the root of the illness, rather than merely treating its symptoms. They treat the body and mind as interconnected entities, and this is why osteopaths often recommend acupuncture in addition to osteopathic treatments.
While some people see acupuncture as simply a way to alleviate pain, it helps heal specific complaints as well as illnesses. Here are some of the problems and conditions that acupuncture can help with:
- High blood pressure and circulatory problems
- Cranial problems, including headaches and migraines
- Respiratory problems, including asthma, breathlessness, and various others.
- Musculo-skeletal problems, helping soothe pain in the muscles and joints. Deals with many osteopathic problems such as arthritis, sciatica, frozen shoulder, and stiffness in the knees and neck.
- Allergies
- Insomnia or difficulties relaxing
Many patients also say that acupuncture has given them gives an overall sense of wellbeing improving their energy levels, vitality, and general health.
People are often apprehensive about acupuncture because needles are involved. Therapists reassure their clients by explaining that the needles used for acupuncture are not the same as those they use at the doctors office for injections. They are a lot finer and do penetrate the body very different ways. While everyone responds to pain differently, many do not find the experience painful at all.
Not everyone is convinced that practices such as acupuncture work better than painkillers or sleeping pills. Others are adamant that natural healing processes are the only option. There does not always need to be a choice. If you have suffered from chronic pain or feel constantly overwhelmed by stress, combining East and West may be your best option to feeling healthier, refreshed, and more energetic.
Acupuncture is holistic approach to health that has its origins in China, having been refined and developed evolved over 2000 years. It is based on the philosophy that our health relies on the free flow of our body's energy " known as Qi " through a system of channels that lie beneath our skin. The pathways are all connected to the body's vital organs, so if the flow of Qi is upset in some way (either by physical illness or emotional disturbances), the health and harmony of our body comes out of balance.
The way acupuncture works is that very small needles are placed into certain pressure points in our bodies which exist along the energy pathways underneath our skin. This is aimed to disperse the built-up tensions and stimulate the flow of Qi, tapping into the body's own healing response which helps restore its natural balance.
But what does acupuncture have to do with osteopathy? Acupuncture and osteopathy have very similar philosophies in the sense that both believe that a problem can only be solved if you eliminate the root of the illness, rather than merely treating its symptoms. They treat the body and mind as interconnected entities, and this is why osteopaths often recommend acupuncture in addition to osteopathic treatments.
While some people see acupuncture as simply a way to alleviate pain, it helps heal specific complaints as well as illnesses. Here are some of the problems and conditions that acupuncture can help with:
- High blood pressure and circulatory problems
- Cranial problems, including headaches and migraines
- Respiratory problems, including asthma, breathlessness, and various others.
- Musculo-skeletal problems, helping soothe pain in the muscles and joints. Deals with many osteopathic problems such as arthritis, sciatica, frozen shoulder, and stiffness in the knees and neck.
- Allergies
- Insomnia or difficulties relaxing
Many patients also say that acupuncture has given them gives an overall sense of wellbeing improving their energy levels, vitality, and general health.
People are often apprehensive about acupuncture because needles are involved. Therapists reassure their clients by explaining that the needles used for acupuncture are not the same as those they use at the doctors office for injections. They are a lot finer and do penetrate the body very different ways. While everyone responds to pain differently, many do not find the experience painful at all.
Not everyone is convinced that practices such as acupuncture work better than painkillers or sleeping pills. Others are adamant that natural healing processes are the only option. There does not always need to be a choice. If you have suffered from chronic pain or feel constantly overwhelmed by stress, combining East and West may be your best option to feeling healthier, refreshed, and more energetic.
About the Author:
Andrew Mitchell, clinical editor at the Osteopath Network, writes papers about musculo-skeletal conditions, drug-free treatment, pain management and how to find a Edinburgh osteopath. He is interested in the treatment of back pain, neck pain and injury and pain management.
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