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Will Acupuncture Hurt?

Written by Luis Echeverry on . Posted in Transformation.

It’s natural to assume that getting stuck with needles is going to hurt, but to the astonishment of many happy clients, acupuncture is actually quite painless. This doesn’t mean you’ll feel nothing, but if you’re wondering will acupuncture hurt? Not so much. Our wellness experts share more on this ancient healing technique and what you can expect.

What Does Acupuncture Feel Like

While a feeling of sharpness from an acupuncture needle can happen, for the most part, acupuncture should be a comfortable experience. What you may feel is a kind of sensation at the site of the needling. It is at this point, when a person literally feels an acupuncture point working, de qi occurs. This is when the acupuncture needle has assessed the energetic material that it will move through the body.

At Driven Fit + Sponaugle Wellness Center, our experienced acupuncturist will explain the process prior to your treatment and will want you to speak up about any discomfort or pain. If you do feel sharpness beyond the level of a mild mosquito bite, the acupuncturist will try needling the point again or may simply remove the needle if the area has become too sensitive.

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What to Expect During Acupuncture

Not sure what to expect from your acupuncture treatments? There are 5 common sensations that may occur, including:

  1. Heaviness – When the needle is inserted, it can often feel like a weight in being placed in that area. This should be a sensation of calming rather than discomfort.
  2. Ache – It is not uncommon for an achy sensation to occur at the needling site, however, it typically goes away after a few seconds. This is 100% normal, but at times can feel intense (especially on points that are located on the hands and feet). Again, make sure to tell your Tamp acupuncturist if it’s too strong, and they will adjust the stimulation.
  3. Electric – This sounds scary, but at times, the needling of certain acupuncture points can feel like you’re being shocker or zapped. If you are to feel this sensation, please do not worry as that jolt will quickly disappear.
  4. Tingly – Acupuncture points can cause tingling at the needling site as well as throughout the body. This can happen immediately upon needle insertion or while you’re resting with the needles.
  5. Warmth – Sometimes a minute or two after the needle is inserted, you may feel a spreading sensation of warmth around the acupuncture point. It should feel pleasant, almost as if heating pads are being applied to your body.

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Interested in giving acupuncture a try? Contact our South Tampa Wellness Studio for more info on our acupuncture treatments!

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Benefits of Acupuncture Driven Fit Tampa FL

Surprising Benefits of Acupuncture

Written by Luis Echeverry on . Posted in Rejuvenation.

Age-old Chinese wisdom views the physical body as a collection of energetic fields. If the body is in a state of good health, it allows for optimal energy flow. On the other hand, if the body is in a disease-ridden state, it creates energetic blockages. Acupuncture has been proven by numerous scientific studies to be one of the most viable and effective alternative methods for overall wellbeing and healing. Take a closer look at the many acupuncture benefits…they may just surprise you.

Benefits of Acupuncture

Mood Enhancement

There are many causes for fluctuating moods and even depression. Whether chronic stress, everyday worries, or imbalanced hormones are the culprit for stress, acupuncture can offer significant relief. With the application of acupuncture needles, your central nervous system becomes stimulated and releases endorphins and other chemicals that will lift your mood. This will lead to a more positive mindset and less anxiety.

Headache Relief

To treat headaches, acupuncture needles are carefully placed near specific nerves that offer a pain-reductive effect. Endorphins are released that relieve pressure and help with discomfort of recurring headaches and migraines.

Sleep Quality

Acupuncture increases your body’s natural ability to produce melatonin – a hormone that regulates your sleep-wake cycles. Thanks to our busy lifestyles and poor sleep habits, melatonin is often underproduced which contributes to insomnia and sleep deprivation. Acupuncture will help restore your natural ability to fall asleep (and remain asleep!).

Immune System Support

The immune system is the body’s first line of defense, and acupuncture not only strengthens the immune system to fight infection and other harmful threats, it speeds up healing as well. Acupuncture is also known to balance an overactive immune system that can lead to various autoimmune diseases.

Energy Boost

We all could use an energy boost, right? Acupuncture offers tremendous benefits in this department by fighting off exhaustion or “brain fog”. It aids in balancing the body’s energetic field, so organs function correctly. As a result, it leads to a state of ease, reduced pain, increased physical stamina, and mental clarity.

 

Age-old Chinese wisdom views the physical body as a collection of energetic fields. If the body is in a state of good health, it allows for optimal energy flow.

Blood Pressure Control

Acupuncture has been known to outperform pharmaceutical drugs when it comes to improving heart function and blood flow. With regular treatment, the cardiovascular system can work at an optimal level, which leads to lowered blood pressure, a stronger heart muscle, and improved overall cardio fitness.

Allergy Reduction

By boosting the body’s natural immunity and self-healing ability, allergens are less likely to wreak havoc. Regular acupuncture sessions treat the symptoms of allergies such as a runny nose, puffy eyes, scratchy throat, and constant sneezing.

Digestive Support

Acupuncture treats virtually all digestive system conditions (think acute gastrointestinal problems, Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or gallstones) by supporting the healthy functioning of the digestive system and its organs, as well as rebalancing faulty energetic fields.

Fertility Enhancement

Acupuncture supports the reproductive organs and the optimal production of male and female hormones to increase fertility. It also helps with the healthy progression of pregnancy and has the capacity to optimize the child’s position in the uterus for a natural, less problematic delivery.

 

Interested in Acupuncture? Call Driven + Sponaugle Wellness Studio

After reading acupuncture benefits, who wouldn’t be ready for their first appointment? Acupuncture, an ancient Chinese healing tradition, promotes the body’s healthy energy flow and, when needed, will open the blockages that can lead to physical and emotional disorders. If you are suffering from any of the ailments listed above, then please contact Driven + Sponaugle Wellness Studio for a consultation with our expert Tampa acupuncturist, Dr. Sarah Sponaugle, D.C.

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