Page 7 - Treating pain with acupuncture

Treatment approach to the inflammation stage

Notice that inflammation is not a bad thing. It is

actually a necessary thing in order to prevent a

bacterial infection and to clean out the area so that

in the next stage fresh undamaged tissue can be laid

down.

The goal here is not to stop inflammation but to

control it so it does not get out of hand. (Ever seen

someone twist their ankle and then have it blow up

to the size of a softball? Too much Inflammation!)

We want the body to clear out the bacteria and

damaged tissue but we do not want you in a lot of

pain while this process is going on.

In acute cases where the pain level is mild to

moderate, acupuncture usually decreases pain in a

few days and usually resolves it in about 14 days.

If this has been a chronic problem or the pain is

severe, it may need 2 -4 weeks of treatment to

significantly relieve the pain.