Acupuncture can be particularly beneficial for seniors, who may already be taking several different medications and are either looking to reduce their need for certain medications, such as pain killers, or who are taking medications that are not giving them complete relief from their symptoms. Seniors may also be looking for ways to prevent against certain health conditions prevalent in other members of their family, such as hypertension or diabetes. Acupuncture is very beneficial for many aspects of health, and some of the health challenges most often experienced by seniors are discussed below.
Pain
In Chinese Medicine there is a saying that translates as, "Where there is free flow, there is no pain; where there is pain, there is no free flow." Acupuncture helps to remove blockages and improve circulation, improving the healing time of injuries, reducing stiffness and inflammation associated with arthritic conditions, and helping to resolve muscular pain and tension. In particular, it is recognized by the World Health Organization as effective for the following pain conditions:
- rheumatoid arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- gout
- back pain
- neck pain and stiffness
- headaches and migraines
- frozen shoulder, tennis elbow
- fibromyalgia
- sciatica
- reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- teeth grinding and jaw dysfunction
- post-operative pain
- shingles
Cardiovascular Health
Acupuncture is also very beneficial for cardiovascular health, both as a means of prevention and as a means of dealing with existing conditions. In particular, acupuncture can be beneficial for:
- prevention and treatment of high blood pressure
- low blood pressure
- rehabilitation after a stroke
Other Common Challenges
Acupuncture can be beneficial to seniors in many other ways, including:
- helping with insomnia and other sleep issues
- constipation, bloating and other digestion symptoms
- recurring bladder infections, chronic prostatitis, erectile dysfunction and other urogenital problems
- depression and fatigue
- managing the side effects of cancer treatment
- asthma, hay fever, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and other respiratory disorders
- prevention or management of adult-onset diabetes
To find out any further information, please contact Genevieve at 780-499-9749 or at boyer.genevieve@gmail.com
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