Acupuncture for PTSD: Release body tension, reduce stress hormones, and support healthy sleep.
by | March 8, 2023
Categories: Acupuncture, Neuropathy
Acupuncture is amazing for so many general health and mental health concerns. It helps to balance hormones, relieve stress, decrease pain, and increase sleep.
Acupuncture is particularly helpful for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder because it is grounding, calming, nourishing, and soothing. All things that individuals suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can benefit from.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD is a complex mental health condition that can affect all aspects of a person’s life. Common symptoms include intrusive unpleasant thoughts and memories, flashbacks, insomnia with or without nightmares, feeling jumpy, being restless, and emotional distress. All of which have an effect on a person’s general quality of life.
The most common symptoms of PTSD are:
- Intrusive thoughts
- Low mood and negative thinking
- Avoidance
- Increased startle responses
Acupuncture can support PTSD recovery by releasing body tension, reducing stress hormones, supporting healthy sleep, and improving stress management.
When you are ready to start your healing journey with acupuncture you can click the book appointment button in the top right corner or call the clinic at 587-879-7122 to book your first appointment in Edmonton with Dr. Melanie Morrill Ac. Melanie will create a tailored health plan for your recovery.