{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/acupuncture-for-stress-in-portland\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/acupuncture-for-stress-in-portland\/","headline":"Acupuncture for Stress","name":"Acupuncture for Stress","description":"[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Calm-lake-with-dock-and-sunset.jpg” alt=”Calm lake with dock and sunset” title_text=”Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Treatment with the Wellbridge Clinic in Portland Oregon” url=”https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/omb\/Newsletter\/Fall%202023.pdf” url_new_window=”on” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_phone=”35px” […]","datePublished":"2024-06-11","dateModified":"2024-07-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/author\/john\/#Person","name":"John Rybak","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/author\/john\/","identifier":22,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc8600a65b14dffa82d28b2e680465bc4a38b5b6eeda77a9e5e4be97bfe85a0a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/dc8600a65b14dffa82d28b2e680465bc4a38b5b6eeda77a9e5e4be97bfe85a0a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"The WellBridge Clinic","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBC_Large_Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/WBC_Large_Logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Calm-lake-with-dock-and-sunset.jpg","url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Calm-lake-with-dock-and-sunset.jpg","height":628,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/acupuncture-for-stress-in-portland\/","about":["Acupuncture","Community","Pain Relief","Stress & Anxiety"],"wordCount":1702,"articleBody":"\t\t\t\t\t[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/wellbridgeclinic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Calm-lake-with-dock-and-sunset.jpg” alt=”Calm lake with dock and sunset” title_text=”Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Treatment with the Wellbridge Clinic in Portland Oregon” url=”https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/omb\/Newsletter\/Fall%202023.pdf” url_new_window=”on” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_phone=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]Natural Solutions to Support Physical and Emotional WellbeingByPage Morrison, LAc. Senior AcupuncturistJohn A. Rybak, LAc. Lead Acupuncturist, Medical Director[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” header_font_size_phone=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Over the last 12 years as an acupuncturist in Portland, I have noticed many people want to know \u201cDoes acupuncture help with stress, anxiety, and insomnia?\u201d\u00a0 Most people find us because they experience chronic pain, sports injuries, or are recovering from accidents.\u00a0 But did you know that acupuncture can help with stress relief?Maybe you didn\u2019t see that one coming!\u00a0 Yes, acupuncture can help with stress relief.We all know that stress makes everything worse. Neck pain, back pain, migraines, digestive problems, menstrual issues and tension headaches all get worse with stress.\u00a0 While occasional stress is a part of life, many of us experience chronic stress at high levels.Did you know that there are more effective, relaxing, and natural tools out there? Acupuncture can help. And we\u2019ll talk about the whole \u2018needle thing\u2019 in a second.When stress gets going it can be destructive to our physical health, mental health, sleep patterns, relationships, and our work.Does this sound familiar? I don\u2019t know many people who wait until their car has 3 flat tires and then wait for a tow truck.\u00a0 Our bodies need a \u201ctune up\u201d too, right?[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:5035449611″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Free Insurance Benefits Check Click Here to Call” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#337483″ button_border_width=”0px” button_font=”Lato|700||on|||||” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” header_font_size_phone=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]A lot of people, and even doctors, want to know \u201cHow does acupuncture work?\u201d\u00a0 It\u2019s important to know that 50 years of research has shown that acupuncture helps with pain AND it has been shown to reduce stress and improve quality of life.\u00a0 The research shows that acupuncture changes dopamine and serotonin levels and relaxes the nervous system. Also,\u00a0 acupuncture has been shown to remap brain activity from the \u2018fight or flight brain\u2019 (Sympathetic Nervous System) to our \u201crest, digest, love and connect brain\u201d (Parasympathetic Nervous System).\u00a0 These are really good things and our patients go home or back to work feeling relaxed and in that \u201cAcuZone.\u201dThe question is, are we taking time to schedule self care? [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/patient.unifiedpractice.com\/the-wellbridge-clinic” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Click Here to Schedule Online” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#337483″ button_border_width=”0px” button_font=”Lato|700||on|||||” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” header_font_size_phone=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]We are frequently pushed to our limits to keep up with demanding schedules. On any given day, we\u2019re stuck in traffic, hustling kids to events, fitting in meetings or school work, or worrying about bills, but we still try to make time for the gym, a decent meal or a good night\u2019s sleep. This becomes our every day.  And it can feel like a train wreck in slow motion.It is that scramble that can get us stuck in the \u2018fight or flight\u2019 stress response that doesn\u2019t let up. We keep hitting the \u201cGo! Go!\u201d button on our nervous system. Did we all forget that businesses have an IT department for our computers and we have electricians for our house. It is so important to have a good \u201cmind-body programmer\u201d to help rebalance the circuits of our body\u2026.and that is what your acupuncture team does at The WellBridge Clinic.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:5035449611″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Click Here to Call for a Free Phone Consultation” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#337483″ button_border_width=”0px” button_font=”Lato|700||on|||||” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” header_font_size_phone=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]We often feel that high level stress as \u201cnormal\u201d, but it doesn\u2019t have to be like that. When we flood our systems with stress hormones, there is a snowball effect that can affect many other health problems. \u00a0 At The WellBridge Clinic, we use a holistic system of acupuncture that can help our bodies \u2018relearn\u2019 and \u2018reset\u2019.\u00a0Think of acupuncture like going to the gym, or learning a musical instrument. It rewires our mind and body health.\u00a0 Sometimes, it takes a little practice, but the lessons help us grow.\u00a0Our medical providers strive to help people prioritize their health..\u00a0 We don\u2019t want to see our patients \u201call the time, forever.\u201d\u00a0 We believe that a good \u2018doctor-patient\u2019 relationship is crucial.\u00a0 You can see that in our Google Reviews and Testimonials. Our patients work with us over the long term.\u00a0 Our mission is to get you better, stay better, and then drop in for those \u2018tune ups.\u2019\u00a0 Honestly, that is what brings joy to our work.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”tel:5035449611″ url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Click Here to Call The Clinic” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”20px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#337483″ button_border_width=”0px” button_font=”Lato|700||on|||||” custom_padding=”|36px||36px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.25.2″ _module_preset=”default” link_font=”||||on||||” ul_font=”||||||||” ul_font_size=”18px” ul_line_height=”1.6em” header_font=”Exo|900||on|||||” header_text_color=”#822631″ header_font_size=”45px” custom_padding=”5px||||false|false” header_font_size_phone=”35px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]So, how can we interrupt this stress spiral? Acupuncture! \ud83d\ude42One of the best natural therapies to support a state of deep relaxation is acupuncture! It seems counterintuitive that having someone stick pins in you could help you relax, but it does just that.  Many people fall asleep during their treatments (don\u2019t drink coffee first :~) and feel super relaxed for hours afterward.Maybe you are still wondering \u201cWhat is an acupuncture treatment like?\u201dPeople commonly ask: \u201cDoes acupuncture hurt? …you mean sticking needles in me is supposed to be relaxing?!\u201d  Acupuncture needles aren\u2019t like the ones at the doctor’s office.  Rather, they are sterilized, FDA regulated medical devices and they are TINY, Tiny, tiny!  They are much smaller than anything you have ever seen at your medical doctor\u2019s clinic.We always have time for a deep breath. Protect your time dedicated to relaxation and enjoyment. It\u2019s so precious and that time will support your health and wellbeing.  Even if you only have 17 seconds\u2026.it\u2019s yours and it can be one of the most empowering things we can choose.Your team at The WellBridge Clinic is here to support you. 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