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Lecturer: M.K. SASTRY
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What is Acupuncture?INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITIONTYPES OF ACUPUNCTUREPHILOSOPHYMechanisms of Action
Indications for AcupunctureGLOBAL COLLEGE-COURSES
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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
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternative_medicinehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Chinahttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupuncture_points
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United States- National Institutesof Health,National Health Service- UnitedKingdomWorld Health OrganizationNational Center forComplementary and AlternativeMedicine
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MOXIBUSTION
CUPPING
TUINA (ACUPRESSURE)
ELECTROACUPUNCTURE
EAR ACUPUNCTURE(AURICULAR)
HAND ACUPUNCTURE (SUJOK)
MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE
COSMETICACUPUNCTURE
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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.[
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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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