0
Acupuncture is receiving a great deal of study worldwide. It appears that some claims that, on their face, seem ridiculous, may indeed have some merit. We can find no information that we consider accurate indicating that it can be helpful in cases of mental or emotional disturbances, but it is not understood how it controls pain, either, which is a well-documented fact.
Accupuncture is not an especially expensive procedure, and it is essentially harmless if done by a licensed practitioner under sterile conditions, so we -- personally -- might be inclined to give it a try. We are not recommending it or making promises.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Acupuncture and osteoarthritis?
For more information on this subject see (Osteoarthritis Patients Treated With Acupuncture Show Improvement) in the related link below.
How effective is acupuncture for back pain?
Acupuncture has been shown to be an effective treatment for various conditions, especially when compared to standard care methods. In one study, about 60 percent of patients who received acupuncture improved, compared with only 39 percent of patients who received standard care without acupuncture. Another study from the National Institutes of Health showed positive results with using acupuncture to reduce lower-back pain.
What alternative therapies can help patients with movement disorders?
Among the therapies that may be helpful are acupuncture , homeopathy, touch therapies, postural alignment therapies, and biofeedback.
When is psychosurgery used?
some patients with severe cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) have been helped by an operation on a part of the brain that is involved in OCD.
Does acupuncture help hammer toes?
Acupuncture does not really help hammer toes. Acupuncture increases blood flow to the feet and other areas but does not change malformations.
Does acupuncture help psoriasis?
There is no scientific data that proves that acupuncture can help psoriasis. But some people claim they have found relief with acupuncture. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease and acupuncture has been shown to help with arthritis and multiple sclerosis which are also autoimmune diseases.
What alternative methods are used to treat back disorders?
Two alternative methods of treating back disorders that have been shown to help many patients are acupuncture and chiropractic.
Does acupuncture of the tongue work for you?
I have had acupuncture for my back and it wasn't on the tongue. I found acupuncture fairly painless for the most part and it did help.
When is acupuncture most effective?
generally most effective when used as prevention or before a health condition becomes acute, but it has been used to help patients suffering from cancer and AIDS
Can acupuncture help with pain and autoimmune disease?
Yes, acupuncture helps to reduce the symptoms of the autoimmune disease and helps to calm the body's immune system. It stabilizes the progression of autoimmune disease in many patients but it's not a replacement for any medication unless the doctor prescribes you.
Can you conquer OCD?
There is no way to get rid of OCD completely but you may take medication to help with the symptoms.
What is the importance of acupuncture?
An acupuncture point is a spot on your body that contains a concentration of energy. It is a precise geographic location in the sense that its localization is defined in relation to anatomical indicators of the muscles, tendons, arteries and nervous system. An acupuncture point acts upon the meridians and thereby the organs, the five elements (wood, fire, water, land and metal) and upon Ying and Yang. Thanks to the discovery of acupuncture points, a map has been created of how to normalize energy throughout the body in order to achieve balance.
