Other Treatment Techniques
What are some other treatment techniques besides needle insertion?
ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE
Electro-Acupuncture is the use of small electrical currents through the acupuncture needles. Electro-stimulation is often used in conjunction with acupuncture to enhance a treatment. Electro-acupuncture has been proven to decrease pain, accelerate tissue healing, and significantly reduce inflammation, edema and swelling.
MOXIBUSTION
Moxibustion is a technique in which a Chinese herb called mugwort or Artemisia Vulgaris is used to apply heat to an acupuncture point. It is used to treat certain debilitating conditions as well as arthritis and pain. Moxa is usually rolled into a stick the size of a cigar, lit, and held over specific areas of the body. Moxa can also be placed onto the handle of an acupuncture needle, allowing deeper penetration of heat.
CUPPING
Cupping is a technique where a glass cup or bamboo jar is suctioned onto the body and allowed to sit for about ten minutes. This technique stimulates circulation, relieves swelling, and greatly enhances an acupuncture or Electro-acupuncture treatment. Cupping is used for many conditions including; back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, common colds and influenza.
TUI NA
Tui Na is the traditional system of Chinese style physical therapy or massage. It is used in conjunction with acupuncture to enhance treatments in a variety of musculo-skeletal conditions.
GUA SHA
Gua Sha is an East Asian healing technique in which the skin is rubbed with a round-edged instrument in downward strokes.. Gua means to scrape or rub. Sha is a reddish”millet-like” skin rash (aka petechiae). Sha is the term used to describe Blood stasis in the subcutaneous tissue before and after it is raised as petechiae. Gua Sha is used for many conditions including; back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, common colds and influenza.
Electric and Light Acupuncture
The latest developments in acupuncture is the use of Milli and Micro current acupuncture. Here the patient does not feel anything, not even a slight stimulus of the electric current, but get many (if not all) of the benefits of regular acupuncture. This treatment method is extremely powerful for facial rejuvenation, and also for children who are still needle shy.
Heat (TDP) Acupuncture
Heat is used and only a few needles are applied. The heating element in the special lamp is made out of special earth which emits beneficial rays for the body. Healthy cell regeneration is supported providing the basis for wound healing and other body enhancing functions. It is also used for stiff, tight or injured muscles and providing them with the energy they need for their repair.