Acupuncture

December 14, 2007 – 12:35 pm

Chinese Acupuncture is so different from western acupuncture because it is practiced based on the network of meridians that can only be fully understood and applied by Chinese doctors. Therefore, the aim of Acupuncture is to regulate the meridians or channels of the body to re-open the stagnation of QI by stimulating vital points. The Chinese believe that this QI can be enhanced or released by operating the needle.

Techniques of Moving Needles in Chinese Acupuncture

When the practitioner carefully inserts the needles, a patient may have sensations like slight tingling, aching or numbing. The doctor will ask the patient if they are experiencing this ‘needle sensation‘ to determine whether the patient can Get QI (De-QI). The doctor normally will leave needles in place for about 30 minutes. An acupuncture session may contain extra Hot Cupping or Chinese Massage if the doctor thinks there is a need for some particular condition.

After acupuncture, patients normally feel relaxed or perhaps slightly sleepy. In some cases, the patient can feel symptom free and enlivened straight away. Be careful not to catch wind or coldness for a few hours after treatment.

Tags: Acupuncture, cupping, Massage