Treating Stress with Acupuncture

Rockefeller Health & Medical knows that stress and anxiety are common problems in modern life. Between work, family, surprises, health and social pressures, everything can start to add up and get out of control. While the body is designed to deal with momentary stress by releasing the hormone cortisol, chronic stress can lead to debilitating effects that include diet problems, weight gain, heart problems, blood pressure irregularity and a lot more. It should be no surprise that chronic stress and anxiety affect millions of people negatively across the country.

An Alternative Medical Approach to Relaxing Again

One of the more innovative approaches dealing with stress has been a return to traditional historical medical methods versus standard approaches, such as turning to acupuncture. The medical benefits of acupuncture have been known for centuries, and the treatment is now being adopted fairly quickly in American health programs and chronic pain medical treatment.

How it Works and Efficacy

Acupuncture works by stimulation of key points in the body. The stimulation provided allows the body to respond and release the built-up tension, which in turn triggers relaxation. When the body is able to relax, it reduces the demand for cortisol hormone release which can be damaging long-term. With induced relaxation, the cycle is broken, and the body is able to start healing and leaves the constant state of readiness that wears a person down.

Getting Help Locally

Rockefeller Health & Medical in New York and their expert chiropractic staff can provide acupuncture treatment as well as other tension relief techniques for anxiety reduction. The main focus in all of these approaches involves getting a patient back to a relaxed state for healing to take effect again. If you're finding yourself stressed out continuously, maybe acupuncture can help you find relief. Find out more at Rockefeller Health & Medical and schedule an appointment. Our expert team is available and more than willing to discuss in person how acupuncture works, how it can be applied in your specific case, and what to expect in a typical procedure.