Acupuncture for PTSD in Beverly Hills
Licensed Acupuncture Care for PTSD and Trauma Recovery
How Acupuncture Helps PTSD
PTSD is a mental health condition often caused by experiencing or being part of a traumatic event. It is also linked to chronic stress or other psychological or biological factors.
Individuals with PTSD often suffer profound changes in how they live their daily life. It can affect sleep, concentration, mood, and emotional regulation and responses. Anxiety, flashbacks, irritability, hypervigilance, and emotional distress are all symptoms of PTSD.
Acupuncture is a complementary therapy that helps manage PTSD symptoms. It can regulate stress responses, promote relaxation, and support emotional balance. For many, it represents a safe and non-invasive complement to ongoing emotional and pharmacological care.
What to Expect in Your First Acupuncture Visit
At your appointment for PTSD in Beverly Hills:
You will be asked to fill out a health questionnaire and medical history, including any medications and supplements you are taking.
The practitioner will observe your tongue and pulse.
The skin will be cleansed, and extremely fine, sterile needles will be inserted into precise points in the body that the practitioner determines, based on your unique pattern of imbalance.
The needles will be left in for 15 to 45 minutes with gentle stimulation from the practitioner.
The needles will be removed.
Adjunct therapies like cupping, electric stimulation, gua sha, and light body work may be provided.
Sensory immersive therapy may be recommended if the practitioner feels you may need more emphasis on your thought patterns as an adjunct to acupuncture.
How Many Treatments Are Needed?
8-10 acupuncture treatments are recommended for PTSD. Chronic symptoms may require a longer course of treatment.
What the Research Says About Acupuncture for PTSD
Around 6 percent of Americans experience PTSD at some point in their lives.
91-94 percent of PTSD study participants improved with acupuncture.
Science-Backed Benefits Explained
Acupuncture was found to reduce the severity of PTSD symptoms and overwhelming startle responses to fear.
Stimulating specific acupoints during acupuncture therapy alongside cognitive reframing techniques has potential to create a synergistic effect that alleviates anxiety, negative emotions, and fear.
Sources:
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/common/common_adults.asp
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3580897/
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2814938
https://www.e-jar.org/journal/view.html?pn=current_issue&uid=2687&vmd=Full
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FAQs
Can acupuncture help with emotional triggers related to PTSD?
Many patients find acupuncture helpful in supporting emotional regulation and reducing the intensity of stress responses to triggers.
Is acupuncture suitable for complex or long-term PTSD?
Many individuals with long-term or complex PTSD or trauma-related mood disorders use acupuncture as part of a wider holistic approach to care.
Is acupuncture a cure for PTSD?
No, acupuncture isn’t a cure for PTSD. However, it’s commonly used as a complementary therapy to support symptom management and improved well-being.