Acupuncture is a great procedure that has been used for centuries. Throughout the years, hundreds of people have discovered that many benefits of acupuncture, which is why it is so popular today. If you have never done acupuncture you are probably wondering what you could use it for. Here are a couple of the many things acupuncture can treat.  

1. TMJ

Many people suffer from jaw problems, one of the most common being TMJ. This is when the jaw experiences inflammation that causes pain, and will even make the jaw freeze in a certain spot so that you can't fully open your mouth. This can make it hard to eat, hard to talk, and difficult to complete your normal activities. In most cases you have to simply wait it out until the inflammation goes away, or you can get an invasive surgery.

Instead, acupuncture provides a safe and effective way to treat TMJ. The acupuncturist can insert tiny needles into the pressure points of the jaw and around the face that can help to relax the muscles and release the inflammation. For some, the results are immediate. Before you seek out surgery for TMJ pain, talk to an acupuncturist.

2. Infertility and Irregular Periods

Many women experience problems with their periods and ovulation being irregular. This can cause many problems, including infertility. An acupuncturist can help to regulate the cycle and the hormones. By inserting the needles into points in the body, they can stimulate the right hormone follicles so that they will produce the proper amount and help to regulate normal ovulation and menstruation. This is a much safer route to take then to put medications and drugs in your system to try and get results. So before you try medication to help you ovulate, set up some appointments with an acupuncturist.

3. Headaches

If you suffer from frequent and reoccurring headaches you should consider seeing an acupuncturist. Depending on the cause of your headaches the acupuncturist can relieve muscles tension, encourage positive blood flow, and can regulate hormones in the body which could be causing your discomfort.

In fact, if you experience any kind of bodily aching from a vascular, hormonal, or muscle problems, you might benefit from seeing an acupuncturist regularly. They can help the body relax, encourage normal hormone production and treat your pain without medication.

These are just a few of the many things that acupuncture can treat. If you have never seen an acupuncturist consider seeing one right away!