Acupuncture for Heartburn
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the chest, which associated with regurgitation of gastric acid. The pain usually occurs behind the breastbone or in the epigastrium. It often radiate to the throat, neck, or angle of the jaw.
How does acupuncture work for Heartburn?
Acupuncture has been treating heartburn very effectively to reduce the symptoms, help recover from the cause of heartburn by adjusting the esophageal pressure, lowering gastric acid, balancing the functions of the digestive organs.
Course of treatment
There are 10-15 acupuncture sessions in one course of treatment. Treatment frequency depends on individual condition. Chinese herbs work synergistically with acupuncture.
For more information please contact Dr. Shan Kong at Acupuncture and Chinese Medical Center Ann Arbor, Michigan at (734) 276-3432.