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Acupuncture and Teen's Challenges

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Written by Elizabeth Ropp, LAc

Many people ask if we treat kids and teens at MAS. The answer is emphatically “yes.” Kids and teens get acupuncture for the same reasons adults do: chronic pain, sports injuries, digestive discomfort, allergies and sinus congestion. Most of all, anxiety and stress.

Being a teen today is harder than ever. There is so much to be anxious about. Social media is an avenue for cyberbullying. Targeted online messaging is meant to tap into a young persons worst insecurities. COVID-19 has made feelings of isolation for teens worse than usual.

USA Today just put out an article about school avoidance. Many students are refusing to go to school for a variety of reasons. Parents and teachers are struggling for solutions.

I am especially grateful when a teen is willing to give acupuncture a try. I think about how much I could have used acupuncture in my teen years. It is too hard to manage the stresses of life while being in a perpetual state of overwhelm. Regular acupuncture can foster feelings of resilience, bring focus when the thoughts are scattered.

If you know a teen who is struggling with mental and behavioral health, please considering recommending MAS or any community acupuncture clinic.

MAS is a space for everyone to put their feet up and let their guard down, including teens. MAS is a space where you can come as you are to rest, digest, and recover from other areas of life.

 

 

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