Acupuncture for Long COVID

Acupuncture for long COVID is an effective way to treat this complex condition that seriously affects patient’s quality of life over weeks, months and sometimes years.

Long Covid refers to a range of symptoms that linger long after the acute phase of Covid-19. Most people who contract COVID recover within a few weeks but for some people recovery is far slower.

The symptoms of long COVID include:

Fatigue
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Brain fog
Muscle or joint pain
Chest pain or palpitations
Recurrent headaches or migraines
Loss of taste or smell
Sleep disturbances
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Mood changes including anxiety and depression

Conventional treatment of long COVID focuses primarily on symptom management. It might also include rehabilitation therapies and psychological support. There is currently no medical cure for long COVID although research is being carried out in this area.

Chinese medicine has long been used as a treatment for post-viral conditions like long COVID as it has a framework for understanding why and how they arise.

Acupuncture for long covid reduces the severity and frequency of symptoms whilst also rebuilding the body’s natural immunity and strength to enable recovery.

Acupuncture is recognised for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, which could be particularly beneficial for individuals experiencing persistent inflammation and immune dysregulation associated with Long COVID. It also has a calming and stress-reducing effect which is an invaluable support for people dealing with the emotional toll of this disease.

Would you like to find out more about how acupuncture for long COVID could help you in your recovery? Then why not contact me for a free 15-minute consultation to find out more.

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