My orthopaedist suggested I try acupuncture and massage to help relieve the pain radiating from where I broke my clavicle. The acupuncturist said he will try to "re-wire" me. I have only had one appointment so far but I think it helped! For several days following the appointment last week I was able to move my left hand better and the pain in my shoulder was not as bad as it normally is, I am so excited about this I cannot even begin to explain it to you! Having my left hand function at a more normal pace is amazing, I didn't realize how poorly it was moving in the first place. I knew it was slower and I've never been left handed so it was a little tough to judge but when it started moving at a more regular speed and I didn't have to focus all of my energy into making it do "normal" things I cannot tell you what a relief I feel! Now, if we can just figure out a way for my right side to stop being so damn cold I would feel like a million bucks!
Today was my second acupuncture appointment, today he worked on my brain. How scary is it to have someone poke needles into your brain and other places (gotta love that Chinese medicine)!? Yes, I have several tattoos, yes, I might get a few more but let me tell you - I still have a bizarre fear/dislike of needles, go figure.
Niall tattooing me in my kitchen - weird but fun! No, its not small but its awesome!
My third acupuncture appointment was yesterday and once again, I love it! I'm still hoping to see more improvement in my motor skills and hopefully the temperature on my right side will become bearable. Justin says that acupuncture tries to teach your body to "heal itself".
Acupuncture is a Chinese therapy that has been used for centuries. It is based on the theory that there is energy, called chi or qi, flowing through your body. Chi is thought to flow along energy pathways called meridians. Acupuncturists believe a blocking or imbalance of the flow of chi at any point on a pathway may result in illness. Chinese medicine practitioners believe acupuncture unblocks and rebalances the flow of chi to restore health
Acupuncture is considered a holistic approach to curing disorders and discomfort in the body’s system. It is the Asian way of cleansing the body from these illnesses, working its way to clear the natural flow of energy inside the body, as they are weakened or blocked by certain conditions, whether physical or psychological.
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