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Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic, recurring pain that affects one side of the face. This pain is caused by a malfunction in thetrigeminal nerve, the major nerve carrying sensation from the face to the brain. It can be excruciating and last anywhere from seconds to minutes.
In traditional medicine, the treatment for the nerve dysfunction that results trigeminal neuralgia pain is medication or surgery. The use of medication involves the risk of dangerous side-effects and surgery, which can result in nerve damage or a cerebrospinal fluid leak. Acupuncture is clinically more effective and has no harmful side effects.
Acupuncture for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Episodes of trigeminal neuralgia can often be exacerbated by stress. Acupuncture stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system and neural pathways, initiating a full relaxation response in the body. It has also been proven to increase circulation. Improved blood flow to the face and trigeminal nerve can decrease inflammation and pain, encourage nerve regrowth and regeneration.
According to clinical study, acupuncture can effectively reduce the occurrences and severity of the pain, it had a total effective rate of 95% at reducing trigeminal neuralgia pain without side effects. Acupuncture works to reduce pain from trigeminal neuralgia to make daily life livable again.
If your everyday life has been affected by trigeminal neuralgia, let us help you start reducing your pain naturally today! Call us at 020 8780 0955 or click here to schedule a health consultation.