The acupuncture method, which is known to balance the energy circulation in the body, reduce appetite, calm and heal many diseases, is an alternative medicine method that has been used for a very long time. This treatment method, which should not be used without the control and recommendation of a doctor, is an application that should be done by experts. Persons who will have acupuncture application should not undergo this process without the approval of a specialist doctor. Otherwise, some side effects may occur according to different bodies. The application must be done by a specialist in this field in a center with a license approved by the Ministry of Health.
What are acupuncture pain points?
Acupuncture pain therapy, which is a treatment of about 20 minutes, is a method that can be applied to different parts of the body. It can be applied to any point on the body. It is applied to different regions for different diseases and different complaints. Acupuncture for headache is applied not to relieve the pain completely, but to raise the pain threshold of the person. This application, which should be done with the doctor’s recommendation and at the times that the doctor deems appropriate, aims to prevent the recurrence of headaches. By applying on acupuncture points that are good for headaches, the resistance to pain is increased. For migraine and headache, ten sessions are applied every other day or every other day, under the control of a doctor and as the doctor deems appropriate. The frequency of the sessions is determined according to the constitution of the individuals and the doctor’s reports. It is known that the first signs of treatment are observed in 6 or 7 sessions.
Acupuncture practice is inconvenient for some people. Accordingly, breastfeeding mothers, people with chronic diseases, those with sensitive structures, those with pacemakers, those who are in the process of cancer treatment, and those who undergo chemotherapy or radiotherapy cannot have this application. Acupuncture is applied for some complaints during pregnancy under the supervision of a doctor and with the recommendation of a doctor. In order not to put both the mother and the baby at risk during pregnancy, it is not correct to have this application done without the supervision of a doctor.
Nausea during pregnancy can be resolved and alleviated by acupuncture method by some doctors. Acupuncture treatment can be applied to expectant mothers who experience severe nausea under the control of their doctor. People with sensitive stomachs and pregnant women can benefit from applications on acupuncture points for nausea. However, it is not correct to apply to this practice unless the doctor’s recommendation or guidance is available. In acupuncture practice, there are different pressure points according to different diseases and complaints. Treatment is carried out in line with the applications made to these points and under the control of a doctor.
There are three different main types used for the practice of acupuncture. These are called head acupuncture, auricular acupuncture and general acupuncture. Apart from these, new different types have been developed with the development of technology. Acupuncture is applied to the stomach as a nausea point. It is known that nausea is relieved in line with the applications made by specialists under the control of a doctor. The acupuncture area for stomach pain is also the stomach area, where the pain is felt. When acupuncture is applied to migraine pain, endorphins in the body are activated. In this way, pain relief is felt. In fact, the pain threshold of the person rises and the pain is relieved. It is an application that can be used with the recommendation of the doctor.