Pain is described as “an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage” by the International Association for the Study of Pain. Essentially, pain is meant to be our body’s warning signal of damage or threat of damage, but sometimes this mechanism can get out of hand and make our lives a misery.
Different types of pain include:
- Acute injury – This refers to injuries that occur suddenly, such as a broken bone or sprained ankle. These often cause sharp, immediate pain and swelling, requiring prompt care.
- Chronic pain – Pain that persists for more than 3 months, often resulting from conditions like long-term back pain, arthritis or migraines. Chronic pain can severely impact daily activities and may require ongoing management.
- Auto-immune inflammatory pain – This often stems from conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues, typically in the joints. This leads to chronic inflammation, tissue damage and persistent pain.
- Organ pain – This refers to discomfort arising from internal organs, such as the sharp pain of appendicitis, kidney stones or the cramping associated with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
- Emotional pain – Emotional pain includes conditions like depression and anxiety. Each can intensify the other, creating a cycle that affects mental health, work performance and overall well-being.
The most common approach in the treatment of pain is through various medications such analgesics and anti-inflammatories, as well as physical therapy and in some cases psychological support.
Considering the current issues with addiction to opioid pain medication and the difficulty with managing medications, Acupuncture pain treatment offers a versatile option that can target both the root and cause of pain.
How Can Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine Help Pain?
From a Chinese medicine perspective, your body has an amazing ability to heal and recover provided the right stimulus. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine have both been used over thousands of years to relieve pain and pain related symptoms. We combine both the traditional theories and treatments, with a modern understanding of the body in our clinic.
When you come in for treatment at Village Remedies Balmain, Sydney, our approach is to determine the key causative factors behind your pain and help support your body’s natural ability to heal, recover and be out of pain. To find out if we can help with your pain, please contact us or book online.
Village Remedies: leading the Way in Acupuncture Pain Treatment
At Village Remedies, we believe effective care goes beyond just relieving pain. We work to mitigate different conditions and enhance multiple areas of your well-being, such as mood, sleep quality, digestion and more. By assessing your medical history, we craft Chinese pain management solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Experience the most advanced acupuncture pain treatments in our Balmain and Sydney CBD clinics. Book an appointment today and begin your path toward better health.
