Acupuncture Treatment

Primitive Chinese medicine refers the acupuncture as an art of equating the flow of energy or life force — known as chi (CHEE) that flows through pathways (meridians) in the human body. By using the technique of acupuncture at specific points along these meridians, the energy flow can be re-balanced.

To rebalance the energy flow, extremely thin needles are inserted into specific points along the meridians. Acupuncture is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine and is commonly used to treat pain. At present times where many people are cautious about the side-effects of the drugs, acupuncture is considered to be the safest non-medication option.

Brief History

Acupuncture originated in ancient China and ever since its birth thousands of years ago, has been practiced, almost unchanged. The oldest and the most crucial acupuncture document is the Huang Di Nei Jing. Although it is thousands of years old, its version is still studied, and many of its principles are used today. Acupuncture is based on ancient principles of yin and yang, qi, and meridians. As Chinese medicine views the body in a very different way when compared to western medicine, it is an effective solution for hard-to-diagnose conditions and can treat some problems which western medicine still struggles to relieve.

Why it is done?

Acupuncture is mainly used to provide relief against discomfort arising out of diseases and conditions such as:

●       Migraine Headaches

●       Dental Pain

●       Lower Back Pain

●       Labor Pain

●       Osteoarthritis

●       Associated Risks

The risks arising out of an acupuncture treatment are next to zero if done by a competent, certified practitioner.  Still, like every coin has two sides, possible side effects of acupuncture are:

Organ Injury: If pushed too deeply, needles can puncture an internal organ, but this is rare if the practitioner is experienced.

Soreness: After the acupuncture session, you might experience soreness, minor bleeding, and bruises at needlepoint.

Infections: A reused needle can cause infections such as hepatitis; hence, licensed practitioners to use sterile and disposable needles.

Premature Delivery: Some types of acupuncture techniques can stimulate labor resulting in early delivery.

Be Prepared

Acupuncture practitioners have unique styles, and they often blend techniques used in eastern and western approaches. To determine the type of treatment best suited for you, the practitioner may ask you about your symptoms and lifestyle. They might also examine the affected areas of the body that are painful, quality of your pulse, and other things. The number of treatment sessions usually depends on the severity of the condition being treated, but commonly, one condition typically involves one or two sessions per week.

Needles

Very thin stainless steel needles are used for therapy, so the insertion usually causes a little discomfort. A typical treatment involves the use of 5 to 20 needles, and it’s natural to feel a mild aching sensation as the needle reaches a correct depth. In some cases, the needles are gently twirled, or warm heat or electrical pulse is applied to the needle for stimulation. The needles remain intact in their position for 15 to 20 minutes, and usually, there is no discomfort when they are removed.  Always consult a renowned and experienced acupuncture therapist before opting for a session. 

Acupuncture and Pain Treatment with Dry Needles

When we experience severe pain, the first thing that comes to our mind is to drink painkillers. But there is in the arsenal of doctors there is a method of relief of acute pain, which does not use drugs, although it was discovered during their use.

HISTORY OF THE METHOD

It is concluded that the effect of acupuncture by the method of "dry needles" was discovered at the end of the last century and in a somewhat unexpected way: when a needle was inserted for anesthesia, it was noticed that a positive effect occurs even before the introduction of the anesthetic. The experimenters tried to give up drug therapy altogether and inject the needle into the sore spot. It turned out that it works!

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE AND DRY NEEDLE PAIN TREATMENT?

The Acupuncture Doctors Delhi explained it this way: when a needle destroys a muscle fiber at the injection site, a substance that has an analgesic effect is released. And if the needle is inserted directly into the sore point, the so-called trigger, then the muscle fiber is overexcited with its subsequent relaxation. By the way, this is why an indicator of a correctly inserted needle is often the initial convulsive response of overstressed muscle fibers.

MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME.

Acupuncture by the method of "dry needles" began to be actively used, and it soon became clear that not every pain could be removed this way, but only that which occurs in myofascial syndromes. This condition occurs during chronic muscle overload. But it can occur in any person, and because of everyday and routine things: because of the usual irregular posture (which, in particular, is a long sitting at a desk, at a computer, driving) or because, for example, a person is used to carrying a heavy bag on only one shoulder.

CAUSES OF PAIN

In myofascial syndrome, a painful shortened part of the muscle arises in the form of a round or spindle seal, which, in turn, pulls and strains all the other muscle fibers and creates pain impulses. This is the trigger (pain point) where the needle is inserted.

At first, standard injection needles were used in Acupuncture Delhi (thanks to this, the method got its unusual name). Over time, ordinary needles were replaced with acupuncture needles, which almost did not hurt the soft tissues due to their tip shape and needle diameter, but the effect of relaxing the trigger from them is the same. But, despite borrowing a tool, acupuncture itself according to the dry needles method is not related to classical acupuncture. He has an entirely different theoretical base, it is based on neurophysiology, while the technique of reflexology works according to the canons of traditional Chinese medicine.

OSTEOPATHY AND REFLEXOLOGY IN THE TREATMENT OF PAIN

If the procedure is done correctly, the pain syndrome (trigger) will disappear. So, a pre-procedure is usually not required. All further collaboration of the osteopath and the patient should be aimed at eliminating the mechanisms that led to the appearance of pain. On the patient’s side, the usual patterns of movement will need to be changed, and the task of the osteopath will be to help rehabilitate the patient. In this case, osteopathy is one of the best methods that will help relieve tension, restore balance in the body and harmonize the work of all organs and systems of the patient.