Research has shown that acupuncture will cause certain reactions in our body which result in the following therapeutic effects:
- The release of a naturally occurring anti-inflammatory chemical – adenosine, which also promotes sleep
- The release of oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone, which promotes muscle relaxation and a feeling of wellbeing. It also relieves pain and significantly, the pain relief becomes greater with repeated applications of acupuncture
- There are effects in the central areas of the brain (limbic and paralimbic), resulting in changes in the emotional reaction to and perception of pain