An Oriental medicine is popular in the West

As an effective treatment for thousands of years, acupuncture is one of the unique and scientific uses of Oriental medicine. However, this treatment seems to be too new for Western researchers.

Over time, this method has been recognized by science and continues to be an indispensable therapeutic supportive therapy for modern medicine. Today, scientists have delved into the nature of acupuncture and somewhat better understand this unique treatment.

Some forms of acupuncture in the world

Acupuncture originates from traditional Chinese medicine, which then quickly appeared in many countries around the world.

Traditional Chinese medicine uses acupuncture as a therapy to restore energy in the body by stimulating acupuncture points throughout the body.

In addition, the Chinese acupuncture methods also apply in the treatment of many other neurological and physical manifestations based on the Five Elements yin and yang theory to balance the elements in the body.

Meanwhile, the Japanese method of acupuncture is more meticulous than the Chinese method. Needles used to conduct acupuncture are often slim and shorter. They are divided into two types of special acupuncture by physiotherapists (specialized in supporting treatment of diseases such as rheumatism, arthropathy) and conventional acupuncture to stimulate energy balance regainment. in the body.

In France, acupuncture is used in regional body treatments, such as at the nerve endings on the ear. Here, there are about 200 nerve endings that connect to other areas of the body. So when stimulated, they generate small electrical impulses from the brain toward the areas of the body. For example, at an acupressure point on the ear ring can stimulate electrical impulses down to the knees and joints, thereby reducing the pain and the effects of arthritis or neurological damage that is happening at here.

Acupuncture therapy applied in Korea is similar to the way modern acupuncture is applied in many countries around the world. However, Korean acupuncture is mainly done on nerve points and acupuncture points on hands.

Acupuncture is a unique healing therapy.

Modern acupuncture therapy today is very diverse, modern medicine uses electroacupuncture. Electrical impulses are transmitted through the needles to stimulate directly into acupoints or nerve endings in the body during acupuncture. In addition, some other forms of acupuncture use sound waves transmitted through stimulating needles (sonopuncture), or use temperature (moxibustion). Physiotherapists use heat from burning herbs or wormwood to heat the needles, then use these needles to conduct acupuncture.

A therapy that helps treat many diseases effectively

Today, acupuncture is used by modern medicine in combination with therapies to create the best effect. Studies and trials with acupuncture therapy have shown that acupuncture can be used to support the treatment of addiction, asthma, arthritis, migraine, shoulder pain, nape or other stress, anxiety due to stress .

In 2004, a study result published by the International Conference of the International Medical Association demonstrated that acupuncture can effectively reduce pain and improve joint function in people with the disease. Chronic arthritis. About 294 patients with chronic arthritis were tested for acupuncture. After 8 weeks, recovery of joint function takes place rapidly and the pain is reduced, while those treated with other methods recover more slowly and less effectively.

In 2006, the American Association of Experts tested the study of 50 patients with symptoms of Fibromyalgia - a chronic form of muscle pain, fatigue and stiffness. As a result, the joints then worked quickly again after acupuncture treatment.

Alternative therapies

Acupuncture is also included in the list of therapies of the nature of alternative medicine. Sometimes, doctors use acupuncture to reduce the psychological fear and pain of patients, especially patients with serious diseases. An experiment conducted in 2006 by British scientists who applied acupuncture to treat headaches for patients gave very positive results. Most patients report that headaches have decreased significantly, although in fact, acupuncture is not so effective at treating headaches.

Several other studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association have demonstrated: Acupuncture uses electrical impulses that can help treat breast cancer. More than 104 women with breast cancer patients have to take medication and chemotherapy every day that has been combined with acupuncture therapy to reduce the side effects of drugs to the body, and promote the treatment process. achieve results.