
Liane Venzke, DAOM, Lac
Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

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Acupuncture influences function rather than structure. Functional problems, such as muscle spasm, headaches, joint pain or swelling, allergic reactions, and digestive disturbances can be influenced by acupuncture.
Stimulation of the peripheral nerves makes the brain begin to produce endorphins, the morphine-like substance that decreases the amount of pain we perceive. Some people experience pain relief after only one or two session, while others may require as many as a dozen sessions before improvement is achieved.
It may ease your mind to know that the size of an acupuncture needle is approximately the diameter of a human hair, much thinner than a hypodermic needle.
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