How is acupuncture done
How is acupuncture
done
Almost everyone in the world is familiar with acupuncture.
Acupuncture is a popular form of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It
involves the insertion and manipulation of certain points using thin
and sterile needles. The needles are then manipulated manually or even
electrically. This causes a sensation that is described in Chinese as
“da qi” This promotes relaxation in a person. Acupuncture refers to
manipulating the sterile needles by triggering the acupoints. The
principle of acupuncture is a very old concept but its effectiveness
can be explained by the simple fact that a human body is more
complicated than man can understand.
The body needs some dietary and some lifestyle health habits.
Acupuncture has been proven to be very effective in treating those
suffering from aches, pains as well as other diseases such as
fibromyaligia, migraines, headaches, joint pains, neck pains, neck
pain, chronic low back pain, osteoarthritis, asthma, neuralgias, carpal
tunnel, musculoskeletal disorders, gynecological problems,
gastrointestinal ailments, psychological issues and cardiovascular
conditions. Acupuncture is only about inserting sharp needles into a
person’s body. It can also be done by employing other medical
procedures such as moxibustion (employing heat), Gua Sha (scraping),
electrical stimulation, (cupping) suction and auricular therapy (ear
acupuncture).
Acupuncture can be done with several other methods other than placing
needles and manipulating them manually. Electric current can be used
for manipulating the needles. This is called as electro acupuncture. It
employs relaying of mild electrical pulses through the acupuncture
needles to the various parts on the skin. The needles are inserted at a
place that is distant from the part that is affected. In this method,
the energy is channelized through the nearby nerves. Sterile syringes
can be used to inject vitamins or even herbal products into a person’s
system by means of the trigger points. This method is called as
acupuncture point injection.
Moxibustion is the usage and the burning of an herb very close to the
body. This is done so that the heat is believed to increase the flow o
blood and also energy in the body. Cupping is to heat a cup and keep it
upside down on a part of the body. This keeps the cup attached to the
skin and creates a vacuum. This method promotes blood circulation and
also flushes out the toxins present in the body through the pores on
the skin. Laser acupuncture is another modification of acupuncture. In
this method, laser beams are used in place of needles. This is done to
facilitate the people who are afraid of using needles.
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