Acupuncture Spokane is an integral component of traditional Chinese medicine and utilizes the energy pathways called meridians to help treat pain and other health conditions. Acupuncturists think that the stimulation of meridians produces therapeutic effects to the body leading to good health. When vital force or chi in Chinese flows freely in the body good health occurs; conversely, the obstruction of its flow caused by blockages that have developed in the meridians will lead to illness. The ancient Chinese have mapped 14 main meridians in the body. These meridians have over 2000 acupuncture points connected to it on the surface of the body.
The restoration of energy flow happens when filform needles are introduced at certain acupuncture points predetermined by diagnosis. One can use a huge boulder blocking river flow as an analogy to show how an energy blockage affects the flow of chi. The removal of the boulder restores the smooth flow of the river. Apart from taking out meridian blockages, the needles also can help hasten or retard the flow of chi in the body.
Acupuncture has been used for about 5,000 years ago. Excavations done in areas around China have shown acupuncture relics like needles that archeologists believe were utilized for medical purposes around the nadir of the Shang dynasty era. Acupuncture theory comprises three basic elements: yin/yang, chi and the 5 elements. All elements applies the same points system and have the same approach and style to diagnosis; their only divergence is on the utilization of techniques to treat a disease.
The 5 elements style of acupuncture targets the relationship between the mind and body and to determine a diagnosis for the illness. This kind of acupuncture thinks that physical symptoms are treated if the internal factors (usually stresses) are targeted. Usually with the 5 elements approach, treatment is slow. Yin/yang acupuncture on the other hand zooms in on the balance of yin and yang. This treatment often utilizes a lot of needles inserted applied at different parts of the body to balance yin/yang in the energy deficient organs. Chi acupuncture uses both the 5 elements and yin/yang acupuncture in its style of treatment.
Modern acupuncture oftentimes called medical acupuncture uses both Oriental and Western styles of medicine combining them into a treatment described as short-term and science-based. Medical acupuncture uses acupuncture often as an anesthetic applicable for dental and surgical purposes. Medical acupuncture can also be applied for the symptomatic relief of pain without any diagnosis from the physician.
Traditional and medical acupuncture is widely used for treating migraine, infertility, hypertension, gynecological problems, depression, anxiety, extreme stress, arthritis, asthma and allergies to mention some. However, it is often used as a treatment of last resort after medications or surgery has failed.
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