Can acupuncture and herbal medicine break down scar tissue from surgery?

Maoshing Ni, PhD, LAc

Geriatric Medicine

Depending on the depth and severity of the scar tissue, acupuncture and topical herbal prescriptions may help. Consult with a licensed practitioner to determine if they can help in your specific case.

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Acupuncture

Imagine relief from back pain without medication. Imagine childbirth without the intense pain. These are just a few of the many benefits acupuncture may provide. Acupuncture originated in China thousands of years ago. It involves a technique using very thin needles, which are strategically inserted in certain parts of your body. The theory is founded on balancing the flow of energy (qi or chi) through pathways (meridians) in your body. Practitioners believe that by restoring the energy flow, a re-balancing and restoration of harmony will be restored to your body. Western medicine is becoming more and more open to this ancient practice, and over the past several decades, acupuncture has been looked upon as a favorable alternative to treating many conditions.

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