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Acupuncture for Pain Management in Red Bank, NJ Pain management at Monmouth Pain and Rehabilitation uses a multi-disciplinary approach—medical care, physical therapy, and chiropractic—in order to ease both acute and chronic pain and increase patients’ quality of life. Our basic goal is to correct the structural issues that are causing pain in order to eliminate or reduce the severity of painful conditions. Naturally, medication management is a part of many programs of pain reduction and rehabilitation. However, painkillers are meant to be used as a short-term, palliative measure; long-term use can have a very negative impact on the health of the body. We also recognize that some painful conditions occasionally require surgery. However, we are committed to helping patients that do not need such drastic measures to avoid the operating table. Surgery is traumatic for the body as a whole and is often unnecessary or ineffective (particularly for back pain sufferers). Acupuncture is an important part of our dedication to conservative and healthy pain management. Pain, whether it is caused by illness or trauma, can impede the healing process. In some cases it forces the body to adapt in ways that lead to even more suffering. Acupuncture provides a drug-free and painless method of reducing the symptoms of many conditions. What is Acupuncture’s Role in the Pain Management and Rehabilitation Process? Acupuncture in our Red Bank, NJ office is used on patients with a wide variety of complaints, including painful conditions such as sciatica, disc injuries, whiplash, and headaches. It is not only an excellent option for pain reduction, but also for the relief of anxiety, stress, or depression. In many cases, the mechanisms of action that treat pain are the same for emotional suffering. There are two basic lenses through which we can view acupuncture’s effects on the body. The first is through Traditional Chinese Medicine and the second (and perhaps more relevant for our NJ patients) is the Western medical perspective. Western Medical Perspective: Acupuncture has very real and measurable physiological effects on the body. Acupuncture plays a part in pain relief through the release of opioid peptides in the brain. These have a natural analgesic affect that is similar to opioid painkillers such as morphine. Additionally, acupuncture affects the secretion of specific neurotransmitters that play a role in the experience of pain, including serotonin. Serotonin regulates mood, thereby producing the positive emotions experienced by acupuncture patients. Increased serotonin also mitigates the transmission of pain signals. Traditional Chinese Medicine: Acupuncture is based on the concept that the unimpeded flow of Qi is necessary for good health. Qi (pronounced ‘chee’) is a life force or energy that moves throughout the body and regulates spiritual, mental, and physical balance. The opposing forces of Yin and Yang are responsible for regulating the organs. Disease, pain, and emotional disturbances occur when the flow of Qi is obstructed, when there is excessive or deficient Qi, or when Yin and Yang are not balanced. Acupuncture restores the natural harmony of the body for optimal physical and emotional health. Acupuncture enables our patients to take control over painful conditions and reduce the need for painkilling medications. Please contact our office if you are interested in learning more about acupuncture in Red Bank, NJ for pain management. |
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