How can Acupuncture Help

Acupuncture For Life!

Melinda Cobb, Licensed Acupuncturist, Dipl. O.M., (NCCAOM)

4380 Harlan Street, Suite 202

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

Phone: (303) 887-8942

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How Can Acupuncture Help?

There are a few theories regarding how acupuncture works to decrease pain and help with certain medical conditions. The Gate Theory, developed by Dr. Ronald Melzak and Dr. Patrick Wall in 1965, helps to explain how acupuncture works via the nervous system.

This theory explains that when an acupuncture needle is inserted into a certain point in the body, that it stimulates a nerve impulse that travels to the brain. Once the signal enters the brain, it triggers the brain to release our bodies own natural opiodes or pain relieving hormones to stop pain.

Presently there are numerous studies that are being conducted to scientifically prove that acupuncture works. My theory is that each patient that I have treated who feels better after having acupuncture is proof that this medicine works.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) acupuncture can help to alleviate the following health problems:

Musculo-Skeletal Neurological

Backache Headache

Sprains, strains Migraine

Sports Injuries Post operative pain

Arthritis Neuralgia

Disc Problems Neuropathy

Muscle cramping Post stroke paralysis

Sciatica

Frozen shoulder

Bursitis Digestive

Tendonitis Hyperacidity

Abdominal pain

Reproductive Systems Chronic diarrhea, constipation

PMS Ulcers

Infertility Colitis

Menopause symptoms

Urinary Tract Infections Dental

Impotence Toothache

Prostatitis Post-extraction pain

Gum problems

Addictions

Alcohol Dermatological

Nicotine Acne

Recreational drugs Herpes

Eczema

Emotional

Hypertension Respiratory

Insomnia Bronchitis

Depression Sinusitis

Anxiety / stress Allergies

Eating disorders Asthma

Neurosis Colds
Flu
Miscellaneous
Meniere's
Tennis elbow
Carpal tunnel

Who is WHO you ask?

WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

In the 21st century, health is a shared responsibility, involving equitable access to essential care and collective defence against transnational threats. (World Health Organization, 2008).

Please go to http://www.who.int/topics/traditional_medicine/en/ for more information on the World Health Organization findings on traditional medicine and health care throughout the world.