Your special time of the month can be hell. Pain that doesn’t go away, heavy flow, disrupted hormone levels…menstruating isn’t fun. And the worst part is that there are very few ameliorative treatments –– for most women, the best they can do is drink some tea and call it a day. However, what many women don’t realize is that alternative medicine can be an effective way of managing menstrual cramps and PMS. That’s right: acupuncture can make you feel better and lessen your discomfort. And if you’re in the Orange, CA area, we know just. Who to call.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice that consists of inserting small needles into the skin. These insertions don’t happen randomly. Rather, a learned professional will target specific muscles and areas of your body depending on what you are trying to accomplish.
The strategic insertion of needles works to stimulate oxygen and blood flow, which in turn can have many beneficial effects. Turns out that acupuncture isn’t just a silly fad –– it is a medicinal practice with proven results!
What can acupuncture do for you?
Acupuncture can do a lot for you: the opportunities are quite endless. For example, many people come to acupuncture to rid themselves of chronic migraines and headaches. Others use it for issues ranging from allergies and insomnia to depression and osteoarthritis.
A little-known fact about acupuncture is that it can also be used to successfully treat menstrual cramps and PMS symptoms. Research shows that acupuncture can reduce the intensity of cramps and the amount of time you experience pain. In other words, your discomfort will be lower and shorter –– and if you’re worried about the needles, rest assured that they are relatively painless.
Other forms of alternative medicine
In addition to acupuncture, there are a number of other alternative therapies you can try for a number of health problems.
Foe example, there is cupping, another ancient practice consisting of placing special suction cups on your skin. These cups are warm enough that the difference in temperature will cause your blood vessels to expand, facilitating blood flow.
There is also percussion therapy, which is basically using a massage gun on targeted muscles. These mechanical vibrations break down muscle tissue at the deepest levels and can rapidly do away with a wide range of symptoms.
What’s next?
You’re probably willing to try just about anything if it means getting rid of menstrual cramps and PMS, right? But you don’t want to trust just anyone with your health, which is why you should come to Greg Maruki Acupuncture. Our offices are trusted by hundreds of clients who are beyond happy with our services –– services that include everything we just mentioned. Give us a call today to discuss your options: 714-532-2827.
