Acupuncture Mechanisms Archives - Lubbock Acupuncture

Acupuncture Stimulates Endorphins and Reduces Inflammation

By Andre Broussard, D.C. March 7, 2019Acupuncture Mechanisms, Back Pain, Headache - Migraine, Headache - Tension/Stress, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Osteoarthritis (Arthritis), Peripheral Neuropathy and Neuralgia

In the journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they looked at the medical literature to try to find out how acupuncture helps people with chronic pain. They found that there…

Acupuncture Helps Neck Pain By Reducing Trapezius Muscle Activity

By Andre Broussard, D.C. March 5, 2018Acupuncture Mechanisms, Neck Pain

In this study, the authors found that acupuncture treatment of the trapezius muscles at the bottom of the neck and across the shoulder area helped to reduce neck pain. The…

Acupuncture Activates Stem Cell Production and Reduces Inflammation

By Andre Broussard, D.C. March 16, 2017Acupuncture Mechanisms

In this animal study, the authors found that electroacupuncture activated areas in the sympathetic nervous system to help produce stem cells that can enhance tissue repair, and reduce inflammation which…