Know more about Acupuncture Points
The Traditional Chinese Medicine uses a different kind of theories that are used also by acupuncture. This alternative method utilizes points to alleviate and treat several conditions from an allergy to a chronic pain. At least 360 acupuncture points are located along meridians or channels throughout the body, without including other points that are not on the channels. Each point has a distinct action.
Chronic pain is the reason number one to request acupuncture treatment. Between 50% to 85% of patients suffering from chronic pain have been benefited by acupuncture needles. The effectiveness of this therapy has been broadly recognized, and even The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends acupuncture to treat the symptoms affiliated with respiratory, psychological, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, gynecological, neurological and gastrointestinal disorders and more than a 100 diseases.
Although in the Western world acupuncture has been controversial, its acceptance has increased gradually, using it as an alternative therapy to heal many kinds of affections. Yet, when acupuncture has been cataloged as psychological and having a placebo effect, acupuncture points have demonstrated to have an analgesic effect causing a physiological reaction.
Acupuncture points are proven to be situated in special sites of the body, where the connective tissue and sensory excitation is denser. These points are also rich in TRPV1 receptors, which provide the sensation of heat and pain to the brain and are important actors in pain mechanisms. Inserting the tiny slim needles into acupuncture points stimulates and activates the pain processing receptors of the central nervous system, generating an analgesic effect.
The acupuncture point locations are:
• Liver Meridian
• Stomach Meridian
• Spleen Meridian
• Lung Meridian
• Urinary Bladder Meridian
• Small Intestine Meridian
• Large Intestine Meridian
• Gall Bladder Meridian
• Kidney Meridian
• Heart Meridian
• Pericardium Meridian
• San Jiao Meridian
Now you know more about acupuncture points and their benefits. Normally, an acupuncture session takes between 30 to 45 minutes, and it is advisable to go without haste because it can interfere with the treatment. We recommend you to rely on a competent practitioner of acupuncture. Acupuncture treatment is often covered by extended health plans in Vancouver. If you are interested in acupuncture for migraines or any acupuncture treatment, you can contact Prestige in Kitsilano, where our registered acupuncturist Azadeh Baradaran will be happy to help you with your specific condition.