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Today we are going to talk about acupuncture, we can say that it is a complementary treatment option that originates from traditional Chinese medicine.
In which small needles are applied to specific points of the body, where they believe that it helps to correct imbalances in the energy that comes out of these points and that are responsible for causing symptoms such as pain and nausea.
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The principles of acupuncture, it is in practice that it could be used in the treatment of many diseases, such as allergies or rheumatoid arthritis.
So currently the main indications are in the treatment of pain, in diseases such as osteoarthritis and low back pain, and nausea and vomiting, as in cases of chemotherapy and after surgeries.
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WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE FOR?
Generally indicated to complement the treatment of these situations:
- Backache;
- Osteoarthritis;
- Neck pain;
- Fibromyalgia;
- Knee pain;
- Dental pain after surgeries;
- Nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy or postoperative;
- Migraine.
It is possible that acupuncture has benefits in the treatment of diseases such as allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, anxiety, depression and obesity, and can also be used to help people to stop smoking.
WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ACUPUNCTURE?
We will show you what the main types of acupuncture are and they are:
TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE
Traditional acupuncture is the most common and usually involves carefully inserting thin stainless steel needles into specific points on the skin while lying down and relaxing.
The needles are usually left in for about 10 to 20 minutes and then taken out.
CUPPING THERAPY
Cupping therapy, also known as cupping, is a form of acupuncture that consists of applying cups or small pots to specific points on the skin causing negative pressure, which can be done through suction or heat application.
EAR ACUPUNCTURE
Auricular acupuncture, also known as auriculotherapy, consists of applying different types of thin needles to specific points in the ear and, sometimes, mustard seeds can also be used.
SCALP ACUPUNCTURE
Scalp acupuncture, also called head acupuncture, is an acupuncture technique in which needles are applied to specific areas of the head, which vary according to the anatomy and functioning of the brain.
These areas are not directly related to the commonly used traditional acupuncture points.
ELECTROACUPUNCTURE
Electroacupuncture is a type of acupuncture in which a device is used to apply an electrical stimulus to thin needles traditionally used in acupuncture, which are placed at specific points on the skin.
MOXABUSTION
Moxibustion is an acupuncture technique that uses heat to stimulate specific points on the skin. This stimulus is usually performed using a stick wrapped around special herbs that are burned, such as mugwort.
HOW IS ACUPUNCTURE DONE?
Traditional acupuncture involves the use of very fine, disposable needles of varying lengths and widths for application to different points on the skin, based on a person's symptoms, illnesses and health problems.
Acupuncture sessions are performed by an acupuncturist, who can be a doctor, physiotherapist or occupational therapist and does not require anesthesia, as the needles are extremely fine and the application is carried out using precise techniques.
Generally, the person lies down for about 20 to 40 minutes on a stretcher, depending on the type of acupuncture and treatment indication, and at the end of the applications, the needles are removed. Generally, the place where they were introduced is not painful.
WHO CAN DO ACUPUNCTURE?
We can say that anyone can do acupuncture, even people who do not have any disease or symptoms, as this technique can only be used to improve well-being. In addition, acupuncture can also be done on children and pregnant women, mainly to alleviate pregnancy nausea and motion sickness.
