Treatment of chronic pelvic syndrome
Acupuncture for prostatitis NYC
Where to find an acupuncturist for prostatitis in New York City
Are you looking for the best acupuncturist to treat prostatitis in New York City? If yes, look no further! Acupuncture NYC clinic is the place to go, and we will help you get rid of prostatitis fast! Our clinic is known to deliver the best clinical results, and we will help you get rid of chronic prostatitis. Many consider us one of the leading clinics for acupuncture therapy in New York City, offering best-in-class treatment plans for prostatitis so that it would not be holding you back.
What is prostatitis, and what are the symptoms
Prostatitis is a condition that affects the prostate gland. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland located just below the bladder in men. The prostate helps produce semen. Prostatitis is a condition that occurs when the prostate becomes inflamed or infected. Symptoms of prostatitis vary depending on the type of prostatitis you have. The main symptoms of prostatitis are pelvic pain, burning, or aching in the lower abdomen, pelvis, penis, or testicles; difficulty urinating; pain during ejaculation; and blood in the urine or semen. Other signs and symptoms of prostatitis may include fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, and burning with urination.
Prostatitis can affect men of all ages; however, it typically affects younger men between 18-40.
What are the causes of prostatitis?
Western medicine can not fully explain the origin of prostatitis, but it is likely that it is caused by a combination of factors, including:
- Infection
- Inflammation
- Genetics
- Hormonal changes
- Problem with the operation of the urinary system
Chinese medicine views this disorder as several patterns:
- Damp heat in the lower burner
- Damp cold in the lower burner
- Stagnation of phlegm
- Stagnation of blood
- An underlying
- Kidney Yang pattern is often a part of the problem in chronic cases.
Can acupuncture treat prostatitis?
Overwhelming clinical evidence and our own clinical experience suggest that acupuncture is an effective treatment of chronic prostatitis. Acupuncture can relieve pain, burning, and painful symptoms. It is also an effective therapy for recurrent urinary tract infections. The effectiveness of the treatment varies, depending on a lot on the number of factors—however, most patients clinic experience improvement after each session. However, acute bacterial prostatitis is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical attention in addition to acupuncture therapy.
How acupuncture treats prostatitis
In terms of acupuncture diagnosis, pain is always associated with stagnation. In Chinese medicine, there is a saying: “when things are moving smoothly, there is no pain.” Acupuncturists rely on the pulse and meridian diagnosis to determine the temperature (hot or cold), the nature (dampness, phlegm, blood) of this stagnation, and which acupuncture meridians are involved. Once these questions are answered, an acupuncturist can create a treatment plan and select appropriate acupuncture points. Acupuncture also has emotional benefits: it alleviates the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other negative states of mind sufferers of prostatitis often experience.
Popular FAQ about acupuncture for prostatitis
Q: What to expect during an acupuncture treatment session for prostatitis?
Your acupuncture treatment for prostatitis will begin with a consultation with the acupuncturist. They will ask you about your symptoms and medical history, look at your tongue, and perform meridian and pulse diagnoses. Next, you will get an acupuncture treatment. Between ten to twelve thin needles will be inserted into specific points on your body, primarily your hands and feet (not your prostate!). These needles help restore the balance of energy in your body and help relieve your symptoms. Often your acupuncturist will implement additional modalities, such as Gua Sha, Cupping Therapy, or burning of moxa on the needles to help you with pain relief.
Q: How often should you have acupuncture treatments for prostatitis?
How often you should have acupuncture treatments for prostatitis will vary depending on the severity of your symptoms. Most people find that having acupuncture treatments 2-3 times a week for the first few weeks is helpful. After this, you may find that you only need treatments 1-2 times a month to maintain your results.
Q: Can prostatitis cause a urinary tract infection?
Yes, prostatitis can cause a urinary tract infection. The inflammation caused by prostatitis can lead to bacteria getting into the urethra and causing a UTI. Symptoms of prostatitis and a UTI may include pain in the perineum, lower back, testicles, or tip of the penis, trouble urinating, an urgent need to urinate, fever.
Q: Where do acupuncture needles go for prostatitis?
Acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points on the body to treat various conditions. In the case of prostatitis and chronic pelvic syndrome, acupuncture needles may be inserted into the points on the mid-back, lower back, sacrum as well in the area of ankles and wrists.
Why choose Acupuncture NYC?
You can rest assured that we will treat you with the latest and most researched methodology available when it comes to prostatitis. At Acupuncture NYC practice, we have experience and an unwavering commitment to treating this condition. Our greatest reward is providing our valued patients with the comfort and self-confidence a healthy prostate can bring. We are maintaining a long history of meeting our patients’ satisfaction.
If you would like to learn how acupuncture can help you get rid of prostatitis, don’t hesitate to contact us at our Midtown office. Get in touch with us to schedule a consultation today!
Chinese herbs program
Many of our patients find our herbal therapy program very beneficial to alleviate their symptoms because Chinese herbal medicine and acupuncture complement each other. The causes of prostatitis and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease are both excess and deficiency. “Excess” refers to the swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland. In the language of herbal medicine, this is called stagnation of qi and blood and accumulation of damp-heat. “Deficiency” is the gradual depletion of qi, blood, and essence caused by chronic obstruction. We treat this condition by prescribing a combination of herbs to address your particular situation. The formula may consist of herbs that nourish and restore the underlying deficiency, invigorate qi and blood, and leach out dampness. A recommended course of treatment is three months. Contact us today to learn more!