The human body is a large network that works together in harmony where nothing can function independently. Pain acts as a trigger to remind you that your body is out of balance. When you feel pain, it is important to recognize that there is an issue in your body network system and must be addressed before its severity heightens.
Human body functions are dependent on a life force energy. Energy and blood flows through the meridian system, nourishing and protecting body tissues while providing maintenance for the body’s functions. If there is a blockage in the meridian, energy and blood are not able to flow. Consequently, certain parts of the body will not receive nutrients when you eat and breathe. On the contrary, pain, tingling, stiffness, bloating, or numbness is experienced. The meridian acts as a network, therefore when treating a certain condition, the treatment is not focused entirely on a local area but works to rebalance the body as a whole.
The reason why pain perception emerges is likely due to a coordinated blockage which is vaguely described as some sort of blockage in blood flow in conjunction with Qi stagnation. This is described as meridian blockage. As we know, this kind of blockage is a resultant of excessive cold, wind, dampness, dryness, fire (heat) or injury. Psychological factors such as anger, sadness, fear, stress, depression may contribute in catalyzing the internal factors in place. Acupuncture can help alleviate symptoms associated with these blockages (or pain): they help relieve blood and Qi stagnation, balance out the energy, nourish the tissues, increase overall circulation, as well as strengthen the deficient organs. In addition, herbal medicine can help maintain the boost effects of acupuncture in order to prevent pathological factors.
Demonstrate that acupuncture has regionally specific, quantifiable effects on relevant structures and restoration of the balance in the connectivity of the human brain implicated in descending pain modulation and altered pain-related attention and memory.
The researchers note that acupuncture is a “safe and reasonable referral option” for patients with knee osteoarthritis and chronic lower back pain. They note that the scientific data also indicates that patients suffering from fibromyalgia experience relief from acupuncture treatments. Significant evidence indicates that acupuncture benefits patients with fibromyalgia. The researchers note that when acupuncture is administered 2 times per week over a period of 7–13 weeks, there are significant improvements, including less pain and other symptoms associated with the disorder.