My Acupuncture Experience

I try to do things naturally if I can help it. Like giving birth, eating, and just overall health. When I started dealing with my back issues and started seeing my family doctor and two orthopedic surgeons, I started to get really freaked out about all of the medications that they wanted me to take. First of all, I didn't like all of the side effect paperwork I read. Second, it's pretty dang awesome how the body heals itself anyway so why not let it work it's magic?

I have heard about acupuncture for years, but let's be honest....who LOVEEEES needles? I'm not raising my hand and unless you're a heroin addict, I bet you aren't, either. I felt like I had exhausted all avenues with my back, so after reading on countless websites that acupuncture does not hurt I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Brady Bird at Emmetsburg Chiropractic in Ruthven, Iowa. I had a little drive to my appointment, so I started thinking about all of the "what-if's". What if it hurts? What if I cry? What if I just change my mind about doing it after I am already there? What if this messes up my back more or doesn't jive with the rest of my body? What if I pass out? Yeah, really....I hate needles.

As soon as I arrived, Dr. Brady and I sat down to talk about what areas I wanted to work on. In my case, my back and migraines. He explained in great detail exactly how acupuncture works, how and where the needles would be placed and how often I could come for treatments if I chose to do so. My favorite part is that I could tell that he has passion for this and he believes in this treatment. If you've read my blog before, you know that I love when people have passion for what they do! I trusted him right away and I didn't even worry about the itsy, bitsy needles.  By the way, there is nothing inside of the needles. I always thought there was, which would take away from the natural side of things.

The actual treatment was actually pretty cool. After all of the needles were placed (even one in the top of my head), we chit-chatted for a couple of minutes and then Dr. Brady left the room for me to relax. I love that you can't move so you are literally forced to relax. If I hadn't been forced to relax, guess what I would have been doing? Business on my phone. It was so relaxing that I could have fallen asleep.  I had to take off my watch, and I don't think there was a clock in the room (if there was I didn't pay attention). It was just great laying in peace for maybe 30 minutes. It felt like forever. Anyone with a busy schedule, especially mom's and dad's can relate...peace is a rare and beautiful thing!

I can't explain to you everything that acupuncture does or how it channels energy, but I really believe it works. I am already feeling better after just three treatments. There is a reason it has been practiced for thousands of years! I say if you've been struggling with anything at all whether it be mind, body or overall health just give acupuncture a try!

I liked this read: http://www.myacuherbclinic.com/Acupuncture.html