| The patient notices significant relief within 3 weeks, and total course of treatment is between 2-3 months.
brain and spinal cord are referred to as peripheral neuropathy or neuritis. Because the inflammation interferes with the transmission of messages along these nerves, symptoms may include:
alleviating nerve pain. A series of treatment maybe all that is needed to provide lasting relief, especially caused by muscle spasms and stress. The National Institute of Health states that acupuncture may be useful as an adjunct treatment or an acceptable alternative or be included in a comprehensive management program. Low back pain, joint pain, and soft tissue injury are the most common complaints treated in an acupuncture clinic. In one study of over 20,000 patients at UCLA, acupuncture reduced both the frequency and severity of of muscle tension, headaches, and migraines. Another study, involving 204 patients suffering from chronic painful conditions, resulted in 74% experiencing significant relief for over three months after acupuncture treatment. Doctors also have found that using acupuncture lowers the need for conventional pain-killing drugs and thus reduces the risk of side effects for patients who take the drugs. |
| · pain · numbness · weakness · tingling sensations |
| Related symptoms are: · poor posture · repetitive motions · cramped position for long periods · nerve damage from an accident or surgery · infection · alcoholism · hardening of the arteries |
| · rheumatoid arthritis · scleroderma · lupus · shingles · lead poisoning · diabetes |
