Acupuncture Can Bring Relief to Pain and Stiffness
October 28, 2009
Do not lose hope just yet when your vet tells you that your dog is seriously ill or has terrible arthritis and there is nothing he or she can do about it. Do not believe it when they say there is no relief for the pain and/or stiffness your dog suffers from. Don’t quit till you have tried acupuncture—one of the most successful alternative treatments for this debilitating condition.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine that has been around for about 4000 years. It is a energy-healing method, meaning it works to restore or redirect the flow of energy found in all of our bodies.
You may be one of those people who do not believe in that sort of thing, but there is no denying the overwhelming evidence in favor of the practice of acupuncture. And when it comes to your dog’s health, why would you not try it if it could mean the difference between your dog’s chronic pain or suffering—the return of their health and vitality?
What are Acupuncture’s Uses?
More and more veterinarians are becoming interested in using acupuncture alongside their other medical methods and practices. In fact, in the last few decades, acupuncture’s popularity has greatly increased within the vet community. The reason is that this ancient Chinese practice has so many benefits and the results are astounding.
Acupuncture can be used to bring relief and aid into the healing process of:
- Arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders (such as back pain, stiffness,
slipped disk, and degenerative joint diseases) - Kidney and liver functioning
- Skin diseases and allergic dermatitis
- Neurological disorders (such as epilepsy and seizures, spinal chord trauma, and paralysis)
- Gastrointestinal disorders (such as vomiting, diarrhea and constipation, and ulcers)
- Respiratory conditions (such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, and coughing)
- Even some behavioral issues
With that many uses, acupuncture is well-worth the cost.
When is Acupuncture Not the Right Choice?
There are times when acupuncture probably shouldn’t be used. For example, if you have an especially anxious or excitable dog, their own adrenaline can counteract the acupuncture treatment.
Also certain medicines your dog may be on can reduce the effects of acupuncture. Thus, you should always make sure you are taking your beloved dog to a vet with the proper certification in acupuncture.
Furthermore, if you are using the procedure to treat cancer, the medical treatment can actually increase the cancer’s rate of growth if the practitioners do not know what they are doing.
So be very careful whose hands you put your pet’s care into.
When your dog suffers from chronic or sudden pain, stiffness, or any number of disorders, first and foremost, take your pet to the veterinarian. But if you are disappointed with the amount of help your vet claims to be able to give, consider the amazing and ancient practice of acupuncture for your dog’s relief.
It might just open your eyes to the possibilities the world holds.
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