Discover Relief: How Acupuncture Transform Your Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy

Pelvic pain during pregnancy can be very uncomfortable. At Almond Wellness Centre, we use acupuncture to help pregnancy symptoms. This traditional Chinese medicine technique has been used for thousands of years to manage pain.

How Acupuncture Can Help

Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into specific points. This can increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and release neurochemicals like dopamine and serotonin. Therefore, it helps relieve pain and promote relaxation.

What to Expect in a Session

During your session, our practitioner will choose points based on your symptoms and health history. We might also use electro-acupuncture, remedial massage, or cupping therapy. The needles usually only penetrate the outer layer of skin and are not painful.

Does It Work?

Studies suggest acupuncture can help with pelvic pain during pregnancy. For example, a study by Pan et al. (2023) showed it reduced pain and improved quality of life for women with chronic pelvic pain. And, another study by Lin et al. (2022) found that acupuncture significantly reduced pain levels.

Side Effects and Risks

Side effects from acupuncture are usually mild and can include:

Bruising
Tenderness at the needle site
Lightheadedness or dizziness

Acupuncture is generally safe when performed by a licensed practitioner. So, it’s important to choose a qualified acupuncturist who uses single-use, disposable needles.

Cost and Insurance

At Almond Wellness Centre, acupuncture sessions cost $105 each*. Many private health insurance plans cover acupuncture, so you may be able to get some of the costs reimbursed.

Summary

Acupuncture can help relieve pelvic pain during pregnancy. It works best as a complementary therapy alongside other treatments.

If you want to try acupuncture for pelvic pain during pregnancy, use it with other treatments recommended by your doctor. Always choose a reputable, registered acupuncturist to ensure safe and effective treatment.

References

Pan, J., Jin, S., Xie, Q., Wang, Y., Wu, Z., Sun, J., Guo, T. P., & Zhang, D. (2023). Acupuncture for Chronic Prostatitis or Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Lin, K. Y., Chang, Y. C., Lu, W. C., Kotha, P., Chen, Y. H., & Tu, C. H. (2022). Analgesic Efficacy of Acupuncture on Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis Study. Journal of Pain Research. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10048458/
Zhao, Z. Q. (2008). Neural mechanisms underlying acupuncture analgesia. Progress in Neurobiology, 85(4), 355-375.
Han, J. S. (2004). Acupuncture and endorphins. Neuroscience Letters, 361(1-3), 258-261.

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Acupuncture For Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy