The Benefits of Acupuncture Post Surgery

While surgery may be necessary, it can cause discomfort and limit the patient’s ability to move and function for a period of time. Some turn to acupuncture as a way to help the healing process after undergoing a surgical procedure. What are the modern benefits of this traditional Chinese treatment?

• Acupuncture Can Boost Your Immune System

If you have to stay in the hospital after surgery, then you need a healthy immune system to help you recover and fight off any germs in the area. Acupuncture helps normalize immune response so that you are better equipped to overcome illness.

• Acupuncture Can Decrease Post-Operative Pain

Pain after surgery is normal. Acupuncture can help you stay comfortable so you require fewer pain medications while you recover. That also means you’ll experience fewer side effects often associated with pills.

• Acupuncture Can Help Reduce Surgical Scars

Scarring can happen after a surgery, especially those that require multiple or larger incisions. An acupuncturist can work around the scar to bring qi and blow flow to the surgical region to promote healing . A procedure known as moxibustion may be used. This needleless treatment uses the herb Artemisia vulgaris, or mugwort, can also be used to bring qi, warmth and blood flow to the wounded area  and it is also used to fortify the immune system.

Schedule Acupuncture before Surgery

Acupuncture can also be used pre-op to help calm anxiety. Most people struggle with the unknown and fears regarding what the surgery may be like. Acupuncgure is so very helpful in calming the nervous system and assisting our body in NOT operating out of flight or fight mode.

Before or After – consider incorporating acupuncture into your surgery prep and recovery!