Lecturer: M.K. SASTRY

What is Acupuncture?INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITIONTYPES OF ACUPUNCTUREPHILOSOPHYMechanisms of Action

Indications for AcupunctureGLOBAL COLLEGE-COURSES

Acupuncture is an alternative medicine

methodology originating in ancient China that

treats patients by manipulating thin, solid needles

that have been inserted into acupuncture points in

the skin. According to Traditional

medicine, stimulating these points can

Chinese

correct

imbalances in the flow of qi through

known as meridianschannels

United States- National Institutesof Health,National Health Service- UnitedKingdomWorld Health OrganizationNational Center forComplementary and AlternativeMedicine

MOXIBUSTION

CUPPING

TUINA (ACUPRESSURE)

ELECTROACUPUNCTURE

EAR ACUPUNCTURE(AURICULAR)

HAND ACUPUNCTURE (SUJOK)

MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE

COSMETICACUPUNCTURE

The general theory of acupuncture is based on thepremise that bodily functions are regulated by anenergy called qi which flows through the body;disruptions of this flow are believed to beresponsible for disease.Acupuncture describes a family of proceduresaiming to correct imbalances in the flow of qi bystimulation of anatomical locations on or under theskin (usually called acupuncture points or acupoints),by a variety of techniques

The most common mechanism of stimulation ofacupuncture points employs penetration of the skinby thin metal needles,which are manipulatedmanually or by electrical stimulation.[

Most points are highly conductive

High concentrations of free nerve endings and sensory

receptors have been are commonly found at points.

Electroacupuncture causes increased levels of beta-

endorphin in the CSF

Some parasympathetic effects have been documented -

lowered BP & stress; even fainting/hypnotic state

Moderately strong relationship between trigger points,

motor points & acupuncture points (location)

Possible placebo effect

Unknown – traditional Chinese philosophy (mysticism)

fMRI with blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD)

measurements

Acupuncture points: rich in

neuroreceptorsModulates pain network via analgesic

effects

CNS hormones release in hypothalamus

and limbic system

Causes changes in interpretation of pain

Fascia is bath of conductive fluid

General tx (2-8 Hz)• Enkephalin released from periaqueductal gray

• Endorphin released from the hypothalamus

• May be reversed/blocked by Naloxone

Local tx (above 10 Hz)Dynorphin released in spinal cord

Activates low-threshold skin and muscle receptors

Serotonin/Norepinephrine released in midbrain

Fascia is bath of conductive fluid

General tx (2-8 Hz)• Enkephalin released from periaqueductal gray

• Endorphin released from the hypothalamus

• May be reversed/blocked by Naloxone

Local tx (above 10 Hz)Dynorphin released in spinal cord

Activates low-threshold skin and muscle receptors

Serotonin/Norepinephrine released in midbrain

Chronic Pain/Fatigue Syndromes

Osteoarthritis

Joint disease/back pain

Acute Pain--Sprains, Strains,

Post-Operative Pain

Migraines

Fibromyalgia

Depression, AnxietyThe NIH consensuspanel stated that promising results

emerged, for example, efficacy of acupuncture in:

adult post-operative and chemotherapy nausea and

vomiting

postoperative dental pain.

Classic Acupuncture- Needling- Needling w/ manual stimulation of needle- Needling w/ electrical stimulation thru needlePhysical Therapy on acupuncture pts.- Manual pressure (acupressure)- TENS on the points- Laser on the points- Ultrasound on the points

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