Acupuncture - indications and contraindications. Treatment of acupuncture

Acupuncture of eastern reflex physiotherapy, which is based on the relationship of individual skin areas with certain organs through nerve endings. This procedure is carried out using disposable needles, which are placed on the appropriate points, taking into account the diagnosis. Acupuncture specialists - acupuncturists - argue that in this method you can improve your body and get rid of most diseases. Supporters of this methodology indicate that even one full course is often enough to forever forget about back pain, overweight or problems with muscle tone. Is it really and what is the secret of acupuncture efficiency?

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture - traditional Chinese treatment with dry acupuncture, which has been successfully used by Chinese healers for more than four thousand years.

For the first time, the doctor Sun Syshyao described this technique in detail. Information about the therapeutic effect of acupuncture is contained in its long -term work called “thousand gold recipes”, which is dated to the VII century.

Four centuries later, in the Middle Kingdom, the first textbooks on acupuncture appeared with a detailed description of the location of all points. These textbooks were made in the form of bronze mannequins, on which more than 600 points were indicated.

The peculiarity of acupuncture lies in strict locality, and the possibilities of reflex influence on certain nerve endings with the subsequent involvement of different levels of the central nervous system. When setting the needle to the selected point, an instant response of the corresponding organ or system occurs, while you can easily control it by force and duration. This is the essence of the treatment process. But from the point of view of ancient medicine, the essence of this treatment is to restore the energy flow of qi as a result of the introduction of needles into “life points”.

Acupuncture - a mechanism for the development of the therapeutic effect

If you distract from complex scientific terms and different theories, then the mechanism of the effect of acupuncture on the human body is as follows:

• The analgesic effect is achieved by stimulating the synthesis of special substances - endorphins - which are able to influence the psycho -emotional background and sensitivity to pain irritants. These biological compounds are endogenous opiates that show a strong analgesic effect.
• All inflammatory processes are dull, which is achieved by the synthesis of an additional amount of cortisol - the hormone responsible for the metabolism.
• The level of blood pressure is restored, swelling goes away and the natural process of tissue regeneration is activated. Microcirculation and venous flow of blood stabilize.
• The synthesis of serotonin solves the problem with a bad mood, a breakdown of strength, and depression.
• Normalization of the work of internal organs causes the restoration of the immune system.
• A full balance of muscle tone is achieved.

An important advantage of acupuncture is its accessibility for patients suffering from intolerance to drug treatment. But there is also a disadvantage of acupuncture - price. The cost of one session strongly depends on the category of a specialist and the severity of the patient's disease. On average, one acupuncture session costs from 500 to several thousand rubles.

Acupress of acupuncture - how is this going on?

Sessions of acupuncture are held in specially equipped rooms. The patient is located on a comfortable couch surrounded by a pleasant atmosphere - light music can play, burn aroma lamp or candles. This is done to achieve complete relaxation, without which the procedure does not give a full -fledged therapeutic effect.

Akupunturist disinfects the patient's skin in places where needles will be placed. Then, by hand or using the apparatus, needles are screwed into the selected points. The procedure is painless and safe, since all the tools are sterile, and the needles are disposable.

At a time, put from 7 to 10 needles, depending on the purpose of treatment. On average, in one session of acupuncture, points are stimulated for 30-40 minutes. During this time, some needles independently disappear, and the rest are extracted by a specialist. Treatment is carried out in short courses of 10-20 procedures with a break of 2-3 months.

To carry out the procedure, needles of different lengths and diameter are used, which does not affect the final result. The choice of one or another set mainly depends on the preferences of the specialist. Stainless steel needles are made and have a rounded end, which minimizes the pain during screwing.

Acupuncture - indications

Acupuncture began to successfully practice in Europe only in the 50s of the last century. But to date, this technique is recognized by World Health Organizations and is considered effective in the treatment of 28 diseases.

The reason for acupuncture is considered the following diseases:

1. Injuries and chronic diseases of the musculoskeletal system. The acupuncture gives a good result for arthritis, fractures, ligaments, arthrosis, scoliosis. This technique is used to alleviate the symptoms of osteochondrosis. Ecupholeflexotherapy for cervical osteochondrosis is especially effective.
2. Damage to the nervous system. There is a relief of discomfort and a decrease in other symptomatic manifestations in migraine, nervous tick, neuralgia, and neuritis. Health is completely stabilized with vegetative disorders, an enuree, radiculitis, hernia of the spinal department.
3. Respiratory system diseases. There is a stable remission for bronchial asthma, as well as chronic forms of pneumonia and bronchitis.
4. Disorders of the heart and vascular system. Hypo- and hypertension is cured, arrhythmia decreases.
5. Gynecological diseases. Acupuncture restores hormonal background, eliminates infertility, relieves menopausal manifestations, and normalizes the ovarian work.
6. Allergic manifestations. Without medical intervention, the production of needles heals from urticaria, eczema, dermatitis.
7. Overweight. Acupuncture helps a person to tune in to fulfill the goals and “not“ not break ”in the process of combating obesity.
8. Eye diseases - myopia, squint, increased eye pressure.
9. Pathologies of the endocrine system. The general state of health in diabetes, hypothyroidism, and disorders of the hypothalamic center are supported.
10. Bad habits. If there is a desire to overcome addiction, acupuncture helps to abandon alcohol and nicotine, sometimes from narcotic drugs.

It is important to understand that acupuncture, from the point of view of modern medicine, is considered not as monometodic, but as an addition to the main treatment. An exception can only be considered a one -time pain syndrome, for example, with a strong attack of migraine. But if the patient has a diagnosis that requires surgical intervention or taking potent drugs, then miracles should not be expected.

Acupuncture - contraindications

Complete contraindications to the procedure of acupuncture:

• Age up to 1 year. Often parents whose children suffer from different diseases of the central nervous system, including birth injuries, there is a desire to use this treatment method. Unfortunately, up to 12 months, acupuncture is not carried out, since there is a very high risk of complications in the form of skin damage and other, still very delicate underlying tissues.
• Mental disorders. During the procedure, a weak pain syndrome and severe discomfort may be noted, which can cause the most unpredictable reactions in a person with any mental illness.
• Benign formations or oncological process. Treatment contributes to increased total circulation, due to which the division of cells and the growth of formations of any nature are accelerated.
• Image system diseases. In the presence of leukemia, anemia or hemophilia, a deterioration in the patient's condition is possible.
• Intoxication of the body (alcohol, medication, narcotic). An increased load on the body that fights poisoning can instead of a positive result from treatment, even more exacerbate the course of the disease.
• The fever is a high temperature paired with acupuncture can give a very strong load on all organs, including the brain, which can end fatally.
• Immune disorders. If the patient has diseases of the immune system, then acupuncture can provoke the development of autoimmune diseases (thyroiditis, diabetes, etc.).
• Bacterial viral diseases. With AIDS, hepatitis, rubella, purulent processes, sexually transmitted diseases, the procedure is not carried out, since this will contribute to the spread of pathogenic flora.
• Pain syndrome of uncertain origin. Until the source or provocateur of pain, acupuncture of the spine is not prescribed, since the pain may be a symptom of the disease from the list of contraindications to the procedure.
• The second half of the gestational period. Even a prosperous course of pregnancy does not change the situation, and the procedure is not carried out so as not to provoke the beginning of birth activity.

Relative contraindications (depend on each situation separately):

• Complete exhaustion of the body, for example, after illness, psychological stress, chronic fatigue, physical strain.
• The first trimester of pregnancy. Treatment of acupuncture is possible only in emergency cases and only after a comprehensive examination of the patient.
• Age category 70+.
• Chronic diseases - epilepsy, atherosclerosis.
• Stroke.
• Period of menstruation.
• Polio.
• Disorders of the hypothalamus with pronounced trophic changes.
• Quick -forward muscle dystrophy.

Zones on which the procedure is not allowed:

1. Skin areas with scars, wounds, scars.
2. Part of the limbs affected by varicose veins.
3. Face and a breakdown area of \u200b\u200bthe head (children under 7 years old).
4. Affected areas of the skin (allergies, skin diseases, bruises).

Acupuncture - special instructions and possible complications

Before each session of acupuncture, you need to adhere to some elementary, but very important rules:

• At the time of the procedure, you need to aim at success - this will double the expected effect.
• It is undesirable to go to the procedure on an empty or, conversely, a strong stomach. It is also better to wait with a session if you had to make an intravenous injection.
• If you have taken any medical drug, for example, analgesic or sedative, be sure to inform a specialist about it.
• Do not visit the sauna before going to the next session.
• For the period of treatment, it is forbidden to drink alcoholic drinks or narcotic substances.

Throughout the session, a person should feel comfortable. If you are cold, anxious or too painful, inform you about it, otherwise the procedure will not be beneficial.

Side effects, subject to all the rules of the session, are unlikely, but there are still exceptions in the form:

• Dizziness.
• Emblars vomiting.
• Hypertension.
• Increased sweating.
•   Bleeding or the appearance of hematomas in the places of puncture.
• The appearance of small injuries as a result of the breaks of the needle.

The procedure is considered almost painless and causes only slight discomfort. But much depends on the degree of pain and skin sensitivity. Therefore, each patient tolerates the process of screwing needles individually. Unpleasant sensations with acupuncture, according to reviews, can manifest itself in the form of weakness, chills, burning senses, or current shock. Sometimes a feeling of numbness, pulsation or mild pressure may appear.

Features of the treatment of acupuncture in different diseases

Now, let's look at how the acupuncture is different in the treatment of some diseases.

Acupuncture for osteochondrosis

With osteochondrosis, from 6 to 12 active points located throughout the body, including the face, fingers and spine area, is stimulated. Therapy is aimed at stimulating the production of opiates (painkillers) in order to relieve pain and a feeling of squeezing in a sore spot. Immediately there is a process of inhibition of an inflammatory nature and regeneration of cartilage and muscle tissue. Patients note a decrease in the attacks of headaches and a sense of constraint in movements.

Acupuncture for weight loss

To help a patient with obesity, a comprehensive effect on the whole organism is used. To suppress an indomitable feeling of hunger, microdes are installed in the ear shells. To reduce the volume of the stomach, gastric points are stimulated. If excess weight is the cause of the wrong food behavior, points are used to suppress neurosis.

Acupuncture with hernia

A hernia is a painful condition that requires surgical intervention. But in the first stages of the disease, acupuncture techniques help stabilize the condition by leveling muscle tone and removing pain. Exposure on active points on the back, relieves voltage in the intervertebral discs, so a spasm passes, the voltage decreases.

Efficiency and, most importantly, the safety of acupuncture directly depends on the level of professionalism of the acupuncturist. Therefore, the best option would be to appeal to frequent specialized centers with a license or state institutions.

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