Abdominal Acupuncture Therapy

What is Abdominal Acupuncture Therapy?

Abdominal Acupuncture was developed in China over the last two decades and is becoming increasingly popular throughout the world. It is acupuncture performed on the stomach. The founder of this new system came across a patient with a severe case of low back pain and Sciatica.  Both Western and traditional Chinese techniques failed to ease the pain encountered by the patient.  A new technique was in the making, needles were inserted into the acupoints on the stomach which was related to the patient’s spinal region.  Within a few minutes of needle application, the pain had disappeared.  Similar results were found using the same approach with other patients.  This urged the founder to dedicate his time and efforts to the research and development of Abdominal Acupuncture, unearthing the mystery of this new medical breakthrough.

Abdominal Acupuncture Point Chart Wall

The theory behind this form of acupuncture is similar to those mild needling system theories such as Auricular (ear) Acupuncture. Auricular Acupuncture theory states that there are over 90 frequently used points on each ear which is related to specific parts of the body. This new Abdominal Acupuncture system works on the same theory, the abdomen and navel area also possess acupoints related to the whole body. We need only stimulate specific acupoints (points on the meridian) on the abdomen, and this will in turn reflect upon the problem area, in many cases providing immediate relief to the patient. This technique unlike other mild needling techniques uses the traditional meridian system framework, and possesses the same traditional meridian healing abilities.
 
Treatment aims to adjust, harmonize and re-balance the body and mind. By promoting Qi - the increase in energy flow and blood flow enables the body to expel any pathogenic factors.  By concentrating acupuncture therapy in the abdominal and navel region, all parts of the body can be treated because energy flows of the whole body are focused in this area.

The technique has been found to be particularly powerful in treating chronic or long-term diseases and problems of the major internal organs, as well as joint problems and muscle pain.

Advantages of Abdominal Acupuncture

Acupuncture is performed in a comfortable and relaxed position. The body will be lying flat exposing only the abdomen area. 

1. Procedure is virtually painless. Unlike traditional Acupuncture techniques, this method does not require a strong needle penetration. It is therefore ideal for people who have a psychological fear of needles. 
2. Close proximity of needles to organs gives an almost immediate relief to many disorders. 
3. Is a safe, natural and reliable treatment method with little side effects.

How is Abdominal Acupuncture Performed?

Your initial consultation will include a physical examination to find a suitable course of treatment for you. Our practitioners will use several methods to diagnose your problem, they will: 

1. Ask questions about past and present symptoms, injuries and illnesses, family health history, diet, emotional wellbeing, work and lifestyle habits. 
2. Observe skin tone, eyes, hair and other physical conditions. 
3. Examine the tongue. 
4. Take several pulse rates.

Each consultation and treatment is unique to the individual. In order to assure that you are fully benefiting from your prescribed treatment, you will be periodically reassessed. The frequency of reassessments will be made at the discretion of individual practitioners.

Whereas traditional acupuncture can sometimes cause minor pain and soreness, Abdominal Acupuncture provides a more relaxing and comfortable experience. Our practitioners will insert fine, sterile, stainless steel needles into acupoints of your abdomen and navel area. The procedure is painless; however, you may encounter a slight tugging sensation when the needle is inserted into the skin. These needles are normally left in place for 30 minutes or as recommended by our practitioners.

Important note:

All needles used are sterile and are immediately disposed of after use. As a result, there is no possibility that any infection can be transmitted via the use of our needles.

                -text taken from http://www.8am.co.uk

特效腹针疗法


腹针疗法是继承发扬祖国传统医学和结合现代医学对经络的研究成果, 经过二十多年的反复的临床实践, 整理出来的通过腹部穴位治疗全身慢性病、疑难病为主要适应证的针灸疗法之一。

腹针疗法以中医理论为基础，神阙(肚脐)调控系统为核心。其理论认为：人之先天从无形的精气到胚胎的形成，完全依赖于神阙系统，因此，神阙系统是形成于胚胎期的人体调控系统，是人体最早的调控系统和经络系统的母系统，具有向全身输布气血与对机体宏观调控的作用。由于腹壁解剖结构上的特点，在神阙系统形成的过程中逐渐地分解为两个截然不同的调节系统，一个位于腹壁的浅层对全身的功能起着调控作用，通常把它称为外周系统。一个位于腹壁的深层对内脏的功能起着调节作用，也称为内脏系统。这两个系统互为影响对全身起着调控作用。美国科学家最近研究也发现人有两脑：颅脑(颅中脑)和肠脑(肠神经系统)并认为两脑之间相互作用和影响。从而进一步证实了神阙系统的存在的客观性，并为腹针提供了一定的科学依据。

从中医角度来看，腹部不仅包括了内脏中许多重要的器官，而且腹部还分布着大量的经脉， 为气血向全身输布、内联外达提供了较广的途径。脏腑的募穴是脏腑之气结聚的地方，也是审察症候、诊断、治疗疾病的重要部位，因此，腹针治疗内脏疾病或慢性全身性疾病具有脏腑最集中，经脉最多，途径最短的优点。