This form of acupuncture is performed by a doctor licensed in Western medicine who has also had thorough training in acupuncture as a specialty practice. Medical Acupuncture respects our contemporary understanding of anatomy and pain physiology while embracing the classical Chinese perception of a subtle circulation network. This integrative acupuncture approach embraces the best of both worlds and allows for the organization of symptoms that usually escape attention in the standard medical evaluation. Orthopedic conditions have been shown to be the most frequently and successfully treated disorders. The location of the pain is identified neuroanatomically and according to the acupuncture channels. In order to help achieve the best results, we use a hybrid model which combines Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, French Energetics Acupuncture, Korean Hand Acupuncture, Scalp Acupuncture, Five Phases Acupuncture, Neuro-anatomical Acupuncture, Ear Acupuncture, and electro-Acupuncture.
Studies suggest that low-frequency electroacupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins and enkephalins which then bind to the and opioid receptors. High-frequency electroacupuncture stimulates dynorphin which binds to the opioid receptor. Acupuncture can also harmonize the autonomic nervous system and suppress inflammation. The analgesic effect of acupuncture is hypothesized to be through immune, hormonal and nervous systems. Within these systems, several pathways have been postulated, including the HPA axis, the ANS and the descending inhibitory pathway hypothalamus-PAG-raphe nucleus- spinal cord.
Acupuncture can also be very effective in treating many chronic pain conditions. According to a large study involving 5690 patients, acupuncture had a success rate of 79.7%. This can be helpful for those patients who do not have an obvious ligament or tendon injury or arthritis.
Effectiveness of acupuncture and related techniques in treating non-oncological pain in primary healthcare. Acupunct Med. 2007 Jun;25(1-2):41-6. Vas J, Aguilar I
Although acupuncture has been established as an effective tool to treat many forms of musculoskeletal pain, it has limited use in dealing with the consequences of spinal cord injuries and stroke. Additionally, acupuncture is usually not useful for thalamically mediated pain or in the treatment of chronic neurodegenerative diseases. Acupuncture as a sole therapy does not significantly help with chronic inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders such as ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, and collagen-vascular diseases. Likewise, acupuncture is not used as the primary intervention for chronic fatigue states or HIV disease. There can however be some symptom control with using acupuncture in all of these conditions.
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