Can Acupuncture Help Digestive Problems?

Acupuncture is an excellent integrative therapy that can help address a long list of both chronic and acute pain and conditions. Digestive issues are within their scope and can have a profound impact when added to your health care regime. If you or someone you know has not been getting positive results with conventional medicine for their digestive issues, consider acupuncture as a holistic treatment to help address the cause of digestive imbalance.

Your digestion is amazingly complex and unique to your overall health and wellbeing. Digestive disorders may be caused by a variety of factors, such as inflammation, poor circulation, bacterial imbalances, stress, and other dietary issues. When treating digestive issues, every treatment plan is tailored to that individual’s needs. Aside from traditional acupuncture needles, treatment may be in conjunction with moxibustion, diet and lifestyle modifications, stress reduction techniques, and education.

Acupuncture can help in treating digestive disorders such as:

• Bloating

• Constipation

• Acid reflux

• Heartburn

• Peptic ulcers

• Bacterial infections

• Inflammatory conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

While acupuncture is considered safe and effective, it is essential to ask your doctor if acupuncture is a good option for you. If you are interested in scheduling an acupuncture treatment, or would like to know more before considering scheduling, please feel free to contact us by phone at (902) 406-7200 or via our contact form.