“Can acupuncture heal nerves?”

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“Can acupuncture heal nerves?”

I am a 38 year old female. I have nerve damage on my back. Can acupuncture heal nerves?

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**Phavikone Sundara** Acupuncturist Kent, WA · Accepted Answer

Phavikone Sundara Acupuncturist Kent, WA

Yes. Acupuncture with massage and herbs should help heal nerve damage gradually. I suggest you try it.

**Catherine Rahm Coudray** Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy · Accepted Answer

Catherine Rahm Coudray Acupuncturist Laramie, Wy

Yes

**Tara Foster** Acupuncturist Arcata, CA · Accepted Answer

Tara Foster Acupuncturist Arcata, CA

it depends. Acupuncture can be very beneficial for nerve health as well as herbal therapy

**Elaine Wang** Acupuncturist Alhambra, CA · Accepted Answer

Elaine Wang Acupuncturist Alhambra, CA

Yes, acupuncture helps for nerve regeneration. How much improvement depends on how severe your damage is. You definitely will feel better.

**Ms. Ellen D. Leonard** Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR · Accepted Answer

Ms. Ellen D. Leonard Acupuncturist Grants Pass, OR

Yes, acupuncture can help speed the healing of damaged nerves. Also, try Vitamin B12. It helps restore the myelin sheath around the nerves.

**Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo** Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo Acupuncturist

The body has amazing healing capabilities... but nerve damage is considered to be something that doesn't always heal. I don't think anything else besides stem cell therapy would be on my list of things to try were I in your predicament.

**Ramona Whan** Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA · Accepted Answer

Ramona Whan Acupuncturist Wildomar, CA

Acupuncture can help with optimal circulation bring oxygenated blood to the areas of the body that are in question. This will help to provide the nerve with the nourishment they need to heal. It is possible that acupuncture could be very helpful.

**Rene Ng** Acupuncturist Sarasota, FL · Accepted Answer

Rene Ng Acupuncturist Sarasota, FL

Nerve damage is oftentimes not really nerve damage, but another underlying condition that is resulting in hyperactive nerve activity manifesting in nerve damage. When these sources are addressed, you will oftentimes see major improvement in nerve damage situations.

**George Ku** Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA · Accepted Answer

George Ku Acupuncturist Diamond Bar, CA

Yes, once triggered, your body will heal by itself.

**Mrs. Angela Kay Buckridge** Acupuncturist Seymour, TN · Accepted Answer

Mrs. Angela Kay Buckridge Acupuncturist Seymour, TN

Acupuncture can help to heal the nerves.

Yours in Health,

Angie

**Natalie Ramsey** Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey · Accepted Answer

Natalie Ramsey Acupuncturist Montclair, New Jersey

Acupuncture can certainly facilitate nerve healing, although it is a long term endeavor.

**Diana Abramachayeva** Acupuncturist Queens, NY · Accepted Answer

Diana Abramachayeva Acupuncturist Queens, NY

Hi,

It depends how long ago the damage was. The longer ago the damage, the harder to treat it.

**David Chen** Acupuncturist Whittier, CA · Accepted Answer

David Chen Acupuncturist Whittier, CA

Good afternoon,

Your best bet is to find your family doctor or go see an acupuncturist and find out what caused the nerve problem.

David

**Mr. Michael andrew Chow** Acupuncturist Lake Elsinore, CA · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture is about facilitating and nourishing the blood, nerves and energy (qi). I have had patients with all kinds of nerve damage from impingement to phantom nerve pains have good results from treatments with acupuncture. It still depends on what exactly the condition is. How long have you had it? Then, the practitioner will be able to determine what exactly can help and how long it may take to treat.

Live Happy,

Michael

**Abe Shahabelmolki** Acupuncturist Sarasota, FL · Accepted Answer

Abe Shahabelmolki Acupuncturist Sarasota, FL

Acupuncture points do stimulate the nerves. I recommend highly to speak to an acupuncturist who specializes in your condition. Thanks.

**Leanne Mitchell** Acupuncturist Wellington, FL · Accepted Answer

Leanne Mitchell Acupuncturist Wellington, FL

Thank you for your inquiry. Acupuncture has a history of being very effective in helping nerves to function at their most optimal. We have had a lot of success treating other patients that have had nerve damage.

Warmly,

**Tatyana Yakovleva** Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY · Accepted Answer

Tatyana Yakovleva Acupuncturist Brooklyn, NY

Yes, acupuncture would help

**Mozart Paiva** Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD · Accepted Answer

Mozart Paiva Acupuncturist Baltimore-Nottingham, MD

Nerve damage is not easy to fix. It can take several years but sometimes it can heall by its own. Acupuncture can help sped up the process but it is not a sure thing.

Be well, be confident, we can help.

**Elizabeth Perry** Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL · Accepted Answer

Elizabeth Perry Acupuncturist Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Yes

**Daisy Dong** Acupuncturist Denver, CO · Accepted Answer

Based on research studies, 70%+ acupuncture points are located or near nerves. As soon as a needle inserts into a body, nerve, endocrine, and immune (NEI) systems will be activated or deactivated. No one totally understands why and how acupuncture exactly works, but works!
Yes, many neurologists refer patients with brain or nerve damages to acupuncture as soon as the patients out of dangerous states. The soon, the better. I urge stroke patients, brain trauma or any trauma patients to seek skilled acupuncture treatment ASAP after ED visits.

**ryan bishop** Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl · Accepted Answer

ryan bishop Acupuncturist loxahatchee, fl

It can help.

**Andrea Cillo** Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York · Accepted Answer

Andrea Cillo Acupuncturist Bay Shore, New York

Acupuncture can help speed up the healing of nerve damage and help alleviate the symptoms associated with it. It is important to note that nerves can take upwards of a year to completely heal on their own, so be patient with your body.

**Long Vi Vuong** Acupuncturist San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Long Vi Vuong Acupuncturist San Diego, CA

Yes, acupuncture can regenerate nerves.

**Marianela Ramirez Domenec** Acupuncturist San antonio, TX · Accepted Answer

Marianela Ramirez Domenec Acupuncturist San antonio, TX

Depending on what caused the problem. Acupuncture can help you a lot with the pain and the weakness.

**Ms. Qin Milla Mu** Acupuncturist San Jose, CA · Accepted Answer

To some extent, nerve cells are eternal cells that are impossible to regenerate. But mid injuries such as traction during surgery causes nerve edema and neurological dysfunction,the damage can be repaired. Complete nerve damage is definitely not repairable, and it depends largely on the compensation of its neurons, or the subsequent functional training, and rehabilitation to improve neurological dysfunction. First, you should use the medication of nutritional nerves, and you can use a drug that improves circulation, and can also promote recovery by doing hyperbaric oxgen and acupuncture treatment. patient with nerve damage can try acupuncture first, with or without help, at least harmless,can restore nerve function, and is highly correlated with nerve damage.

**Phranque Wright** Acupuncturist Chicago, IL · Accepted Answer

Acupuncture can help regeneration of body tissues, nerves take a bit longer but with consistent work you can get them to work again. Depending, of course, on your particular situation. So, go see a licensed acupuncturist in your area and see if they have experience with this. You may have to check through a few before you find one you like, but that's ok.

If someone you come across is experience with "scalp acupuncture" they most likely can help.

Good luck

**Jeff Rippey** Acupuncturist Saint Joseph, MO · Accepted Answer

Anecdotally, I've seen it happen. I've had diabetic neuropathy patients who've experienced pain relief and restoration of sensation in their feet/lower limbs. I've worked with stroke patients to restore motor function and control. I've had patients with surgical numbness or sensation loss experience return of sensation.

It can take some time, and the diet needs to be fine tuned in order to provide proper nutrients for the body to repair.

That being said, is there a study or controlled trial showing acupuncture can heal nerves? Not that I'm aware of.

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