My Body is Connected How...

Many of you know that today was my first session with an acupuncturist. Was I nervous? Yes, indeed I was, but I have to find a resolution to this pain in my heel. So far I haven't found a doctor who could help me with the bursitis in my heel yet. I finally caved and decided that I would at least give acupuncture a shot. I am desperate my friends. So here is an account of how it all went down today. I went into the office and filled out paperwork about my lifestyle and basic information that any doctor would ask. Anything from my sleep habits to my digestive habits. Katie, owner and acupuncturist, at The Center of Bliss was who worked on me. She was wonderful to answer any questions that I had along the way. I laid on a table much like that of a massage table, with music in the background and dim lighting like that environment of a massage and she talked me through the entire thing. She showed me the needles and in each place she would tell me when she was inserting the needles. Many times she would ask me to breathe in and breathe out and then she would put the needle in. Now here is the crazy part. Each needle had a different sensation at each point. The ones that hit nerves connected to my stomach had a dull ache to them. The ones for my heel I couldn't even feel. Just a strange sensation. Once all needles were inserted, all 17 of them, she left me in the room alone to rest. Now rest my friends it was. It was the most relaxing experience I have ever had. It was almost like an out of body experience. I know you are rolling your eyes now, but truthfully was. I then began feeling my legs twitch and then pain in my heel was pretty prominent for about 30 seconds. All normal. She says it was intense blood flow to the areas that were needed. As I lay there I really couldn't sleep as she told me but I was then beginning to understand how our bodies are all connected. Nerves and muscles in your thigh are connected to your heel. So when the needle is inserted in your thigh it does make a difference in your heel. I had more in my left foot where the bursitis is, so that was understandable, but the ones in my hands, and even the one in my forehead still baffles me. I know that it is all connected together and that the majority of the time when you have injuries, if you take better oxegynated blood to the area there is a quicker healing time. Now do I believe it all yet? Not really. I can't tell a difference yet. I was told to soak my feet today, walk tomm,and then try running Saturday. She told me it was going to be an on/off fix. It was a gradual pain decrease. So I am scheduled to see her next Thursday again. I have been told to give it 3 times to see a difference, and I will. As all I want is to be able to be pain free all over my entire body. I want to have no stomach issues, less stress and anxiety, and also to be able to run enjoyably. So that is a recap of how it all went down. Was it worth it? Heck yes, if anything the rest and relaxation was amazing. I just wish now we had a community based clinic like they do in Asheville, NC. With that it is more community based and it is much much less expensive.