Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture is best described as a Chinese medical practice that deals with illness and provides local anesthesia by the introduction of needles at predetermined sites of the body. Acupuncture can also follow many other patterns. The word acupuncture itself comes from the Latin word acus which means needle, and pungere, meaning puncture. The Chinese call acupuncture Chen Chiu. On doing my research over acupuncture I used many different sources. I got most of my knowledge from the Internet and libraries. I also discovered there is a large acupuncture clinic in Houston and contacted them over the phone. I never really knew that acupuncture was used so much in this country, but there are many places in the United States where acupuncture is used regularly and often.
Acupuncture is used in the treatment of a large variety ofmedical conditions. It is used for nose, ear and throat disorders, Gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory disorders, Eye disorders, and Neurological and Muscular disorders. The needles used in acupuncture are usually only inserted from 1/4 to 1 inch deep into the skin. There is usually no pain in acupuncture. Usually, if any pain happens, it is only mild. Most of the needles now used in acupuncture are disposable needles. Acupuncture may not always only involve needles. There are other methods in use such as moxibustion, magneotherapy, cupping, electronic stimulation, and various types of massage. There is also a great variety of acupuncture styles practiced all over the globe.
When choosing an acupuncturist, there are many things to consider. Acupuncture can not be provided by just any person. It is a licensed and regulated healthcare profession in about half the states in the United States. There are however many acupuncture practices which are not certified, so when choosing one for yourself, some research is required. If you get acupuncture, usually between five to fifteen sessions are required, depending on the severity of the problem. Many serious and acute conditions may only require a single treatment but in other cases numerous treatments may be required.
The main thing to remember when receiving acupuncture is to simply relax. After acupuncture treatments much of the pain may be gone after the first treatment, or in some cases it takes more. In some cases the pain may become worse, this is known as the rebound effect. The clinic I got most of my information from is a clinic in Houston. They specialize in acupuncture Therapy for diseases and conditions such as acute and chronic pain, degenerative diseases, arthritis, M.S., post-stroke, migraine headaches, lower back pain, facelifts, weight reduction, and smoking control. The Dr. that performs acupuncture at this clinic is Dr. Duong Hoang (M.D.), C.A. The fees vary according on types of treatment. And usually a complete physical examination is required before your first acupuncture session.
While researching this topic I learned lots of things. I must admit I never really realized that acupuncture was such a big business. It is becoming more and more popular all over the world. In Canada acupuncture is very common, and seems to be taking stronger hold more and more in the United States.
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