Acupuncture and lymph drainage therapy are two popular therapies that we use to help our patients achieve the balance they seek for their bodies. If you’re unfamiliar with how either of these works and how you can benefit from them, keep reading below. At our care wellness center in Melbourne, FL, it’s our goal to not only help you find the best pathway for your optimum health but educate you along the way. Better Health and Wellness Center is your source for holistic healing and knowledge.

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is a therapy that uses fine-tipped needles to stimulate the central nervous system. These needles are placed on acupuncture points that help the body release natural healing hormones into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. This is a traditional form of Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years.

What is lymph drainage therapy?

In contrast to the pressure points associated with acupuncture, lymph drainage therapy uses massage therapy to stretch the skin at targeted locations near the collar bone. This encourages lymph fluid to drain from congested areas and flow through the rest of the body. Lymph drainage therapy has been used in the early-mid 1900s as a way to promote natural healing.

It’s important to understand that while the lymphatic system runs throughout the body and lymphatic fluid flows through its own vessels like blood, the heart does not move this fluid. Lymphatic fluid is moved through the body based on the body’s movement of muscle. As your muscles contract, they push the fluid throughout your body, which helps to remove toxins.

How does acupuncture help?

Sometimes your immune system needs a little bit of a jump start. As your body releases healing hormones throughout your body, you can feel your natural healing abilities. Acupuncture has shown to help those who suffer from fibromyalgia, lower back pain, asthma, addiction, headaches, and much more.

How does lymph drainage therapy help?

Your lymphatic system is meant to clean pathogens and harmful chemicals from your body. When your lymph fluid gets congested in certain parts of your body, it makes it difficult for your body to clear itself of disease-causing toxins. This allows your body’s immune system to function at an optimal level and properly deliver blood, oxygen, and nutrients throughout your body.

Why choose one over the other?

While both acupuncture and lymph drainage therapy help to achieve the same goal, each is a unique approach. Acupuncture is known for its use of fine needles to reach pressure points throughout the body. Most patients feel a minimal amount of pain as each needle is inserted, but we understand if you don’t feel comfortable with needles.

Lymph drainage therapy uses a form of massage to help loosen clogged lymph vessels. This process is less invasive than acupuncture and provides equally positive results. In fact, patients can achieve optimal results by enjoying both therapies.

Schedule an appointment

Reach out to us today to schedule an appointment with Better Health Wellness Center. Our care wellness center in Melbourne, FL is able to help you achieve your best self. This includes your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Give us a call at 321-259-8250 to speak with us. You can also send a message using our online contact form or email us directly at info@bhawc.com. We invite you to join our family.