5 Reasons seniors may seek Acupuncture Treatments

10 Aug 2023

5 Reasons seniors may seek Acupuncture Treatments

Chronic pain due to osteoporosis, arthritis and loss of muscle mass and previous medical conditions
As an adjunctive treatment for previous medical conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, COPD …
Digestive tract disorders such as constipation, diarrhea and bloating
Mood and lifestyle disorders such as depression, anxiety ,stress and insomnia
Well being and cosmetic reasoning including facial acupuncture and hair loss treatment

Introduction

Acupuncture has many benefits to seniors. As we age, our health can become complicated and we are often in need of assistance to remedy these things. Did you know About 1 in 4 seniors are prescribed 10 or more drugs, according to a report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). Acupuncture has the potential to give aid to the patients with many different things without the use of medications.

This ancient treatment has been linked to the improvement of many concerns including chronic pain, arthritis, inflammation, anxiety, depression, insomnia, respiratory diseases and more!

Chronic pain

Acupuncture has been shown to provide much-needed relief to seniors who are undergoing chronic pain conditions including arthritis. It is crucial to remember that not all rheumatoid arthritis can be treated using acupuncture, but oftentimes patients do find relief. During treatment of arthritis, needles are placed along the legs, shoulders or arms of the person. The frequency of the therapy of arthritis using acupuncture may vary, but acupuncture has been shown to be effective in treating arthritic inflammation.

Emotional and Mental Concerns

Acupuncture assists in the treatment of emotional and mental concerns.

Some of the emotional and psychological concerns that are treated by acupuncture include anxiety, depression and insomnia. Most of these concerns are common to seniors, and they can be linked to the aches and pains they experience. Traditional Chinese medicine does recognize the mind and body interacting as one. When the ‘qi’ is directed to the right meridians, the body gets relief and relaxation without the use of medication.

Respiratory

Acupuncture can also be useful for the respiratory system. Various respiratory diseases have been shown to go away once a person starts undergoing acupuncture. Some of these respiratory diseases include acute sinusitis, acute rhinitis, acute tonsillitis and common colds.

Conclusion

Acupuncture treatment is beneficial to seniors because they get relief from ailments without having to deal with the side effects of medications. According to a recent study done by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year, more than 177,000 adults visit the emergency wards as a result of side-effects to a medication they are taking.

If you or someone you know are in their golden years and could use some support in this area, come see Pupak Pourvahidi, Registered Acupuncturist at Natural Choice Medical Clinic in Guelph. You can book an appointment online HERE, or give us a call at 519-265-8035.