Acting primarily through the central nervous system, acupuncture affects the musculoskeletal, hormonal and cardiovascular systems, helping to regulate inflammation and release natural endorphins and opioids into the blood. Acupuncture has evolved from the ancient art of placing needles into special locations on the body to alleviate pain, improve recovery rates and increase resistance to disease. It has been practiced by the Chinese and other Eastern cultures for thousands of years and may be used to treat a wide variety of illnesses.
Acupuncture treatment should always follow an accurate diagnosis of the problem and a full appraisal of all treatment options. In many cases acupuncture is best used in conjunction with conventional medicine however, in some situations, it can be used as a sole treatment.
Adding acupuncture to a treatment plan can help to reduce the patient’s requirements for medications which may have undesirable side effects.
Most importantly, acupuncture is extremely safe when practiced correctly and is well accepted by the majority of animals. We recommend acupuncture for pain relief and muscular spasm issues. These are typically seen in animals with joint and bone disease, or muscle and ligament problems. Acupuncture is not a cure-all, but where indicated, it can produce excellent results and significantly improve quality of life.
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