Medical acupuncture as practised at neurocentre is grounded in current neurophysiological data. It acts on pain modulation via the nervous system and proves particularly effective as a complement to conventional treatments for chronic pain and certain functional conditions.
Mechanisms of action
Neuroimaging studies have shown that acupuncture activates brain pathways involved in pain control. It stimulates the release of endorphins and other neuromodulators, and modulates the activity of the autonomic nervous system. These effects explain its effectiveness in diverse conditions such as chronic pain, headaches and insomnia.
Acupuncture and chronic pain
Chronic pain modifies brain plasticity, creating a vicious cycle that is difficult to break. Acupuncture acts at multiple levels: reduction of central sensitisation, decrease of local inflammation, muscle relaxation and improvement of sleep quality. It is often integrated into a multimodal treatment programme.
Conditions treated
- Chronic cervicalgia and low back pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Postoperative pain
- Post-traumatic stress syndrome
- Insomnia related to pain
- Post-chemotherapy nausea
Acts and procedures
- Classical body acupuncture
- Auricular acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Electroacupuncture
- Therapeutic cupping
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