Accupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture is an alternative therapeutic healing method to help improve or cure illness by inserting needles in certain targeted points in the body for improved healing. It is the oldest healing practice in the world and part of the Chinese traditional medicine to relieve pain and other conditions, ailments and diseases. It is a traditional method used to regulate the flow of qi, which channels energy along the pathways of the body known as meridians

History of Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years. Acupuncture originates from China and used in other countries such as Asia, Japan and Korea based on the concept of involving the use of needles by stimulating pressure on certain parts of the body to relieve pain or to prevent certain diseases, illnesses and conditions. Around 1971, people in the United States started to understand and practice acupuncture.

Acupuncture Ailments

Acupuncture is used for many ailments, conditions and diseases as a therapeutic measure.
· Severe headaches or migraines
· Back pain was the most common
· Joint pain
· Recurring pain
· Heartburn, indigestion or nausea
· Asthma, bronchitis, colds, sinus, tonsillitis
· Allergy and skin problems such as hay fever, rashes
· Dry eyes and mouth, toothaches
· Poor circulation
· Hiccups, gastritis, stomach ulcers depression, panic attacks
· Addictions like smoking or eating

What Is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture technique involves the puncture of skin with thin, solid, metallic needles that an acupuncturist inserts certain pressure points of the body to relieve what ails the patient. Fewer points are used in treating children and babies. The insertion of the needles is quick and virtually painless. After treatment, many people feel comfortable and relaxed.

Types of Acupuncture

There are two types of acupuncture to cure different ailments. First type is using herbs, which the Japanese treat for arthritis and diarrhea. Second type is called cupping, usually made of bamboo cups, used to treat asthma, bronchitis, low back pain. A common way to create a vacuum or suction is to burn paper inside the cup and then placed upside down on the skin's surface on certain pressure points for what is being treated.

Acupuncture Treatment

Acupuncture treatment provides relief from back pain, headaches, sinusitis and weight loss. Acupuncture treatment is only affective if it balances the flow of energy in your body. Cupping is used as an alternative method to acupuncture, which is also applied to the skin and uses the same pressure points as acupuncture. Cupping is used to treat respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis and arthritis pain. Acupuncture treatment is both economical and effective for helping pain and preventing disease

Acupuncture Warnings

Cupping is considered safe but should not be used on people who have rashes, bleed easily or have a high fever. There is no pain but you will feel the cup being pulled on your sin. Cupping does not use needles and therefore there is no need for injury or infection. Needles should be sterile, disposable, nontoxic and labeled for use of qualified acupuncturists only. Each patient should receive a new disposable set of needles and wiped with alcohol before applying treatment.

References

• Acupuncture for Pain

Resources

• Acupuncture