When pain presents as a symptom this indicates a stoppage or interruption of circulation to the area. This is the reason that treatments for pain aim to “invigorate the blood” and usher in the flow of Blood and Qi to the area. By addressing the blocked meridian with acupuncture, moxibustion or cupping, the stagnant energy can be dispersed.
Acupuncture administered properly can ease congested tissues unlike any other modality. By applying needles to disperse stagnation of Qi or Blood, meridians are unblocked to allow for oxygenation of the tissues. Even just a few needles, when placed properly, can offer pain relief that is lasting.
Adjunctive modalities such as cupping, moxibustion (warming of herbs over the points), and Tui Na are usually added to usher in greater blood flow to the area, and provide faster relief from pain or tension.
Practice case examples are provided in the following posts.
Headache & Migraine
Classification and Treatment Challenges For the Acupuncturist The means of identifying headache type is a challenge for physicians who specialize in head pain, not to mention those who suffer from this condition. A headache can have a migrainous quality without actually fitting all the criteria to be identified strictly as migraine. Although quite different in…
Three Main Headache Types and Auricular Points That Help
Sometimes, one of the toughest problems in choosing auricular points is knowing the true cause. While headaches can be complex and involve many different systems of the body, in this post I will provide an overview of how I choose points based on types of headache pain. Since headaches are often a symptom, not a…
Auriculotherapy for ADHD and Memory Improvement: Ear Stimulation Techniques
Ear seeds and ear massage can help with pain, immune system regulation, vision, hearing, and more. One of the most fascinating and unknown uses for auriculotherapy is for a range of issues that affect neurological and psychological pathways, like memory loss, ADD/ADHD, seizures, depression, aphasia, and sensory issues. Auricular pathways and their link to the…
Channel Acupuncture & Herbs 