Fortunately, most people infected with Covid19 return to normal health, however some infections have longer effects that could last from weeks to months.
Individuals suffering from Post-Covid19 symptoms may be experiencing:
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Coughing
Joint pain
Chest pain
Muscle pain or Headache
Heart palpitations
Fever
Difficulty sleeping
Loss of smell and taste
Difficulty thinking and concentration “brain fog”
These effects are more common among older and immunocompromised patients, however this infection does not stop at the more vulnerable populations. Healthy individuals may also be suffering from long-lasting symptoms and acupuncture may help these individuals with their recovery process!
Benefits of Acupuncture for Post-Covid19 Symptoms:
Traditionally, acupuncture has been used to alleviate muscle and joint pain and this type of pain is a common post-Covid symptom. Currently, acupuncture has been reported to improve breathing for those who have COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and for dyspnea in lung cancer patients.
Other Benefits:
Promising results for coughing
Proven beneficial for treating insomnia
May also help with memory and concentration difficulties as well as cognitive function as a whole
Research is continuing to show that acupuncture can help relieve longer-lasting symptoms and that with correct identification and treatment of each symptom, recovery improves!
If you are interested in learning more about how acupuncture specifically treats post-Covid19 symptoms, email altmedicine2000@hotmail.com or check out the resources below!
Resources & Acupuncture Research for Post-Covid19 Symptoms
