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What is acupuncture and moxibustion?

Acupuncture and moxibustion is a traditional treatment method that uses needles and moxibustion to stimulate specific body parts. It is useful for treating and preventing illness, and its effectiveness and safety are recognized in modern medicine. The goal of treatment is to relieve pain and promote recovery. By observing the surface of the body, reactions to illness are identified and treated.

In Japan, there are nationally qualified “acupuncturists” who are experts in the treatment of acupuncture and moxibustion. In the United States and Australia, nurses, physical therapists, and doctors also use acupuncture and moxibustion as one of their treatment options.

Main symptoms of people who choose acupuncture

Acupuncture is a treatment that can be expected to have a variety of effects, not just reduce fatigue, stiffness, numbness, and pain. It also contributes to improving physical constitution and internal organ function, and boosting immunity, and is also useful for treating breech presentation and infertility in pregnant women. It also has beauty and weight loss effects, so many people use it for health maintenance and beauty purposes.

[Nervous system diseases]

Neuralgia, nerve paralysis, convulsions, autonomic imbalance, headaches, dizziness, insomnia, neurosis, neurosis, hysteria

[Musculoskeletal system diseases]

Arthritis, rheumatism, cervical-shoulder-arm syndrome, aftereffects of cervical sprains, frozen shoulder, tendonitis, lower back pain, aftereffects of trauma (fractures, bruises, whiplash, sprains)

[Cardiovascular diseases]

Cardiac neurosis, arteriosclerosis, high and low blood pressure, palpitations, shortness of breath

[Gynecologic diseases]

Menopausal symptoms, mastitis, white discharge, menstrual pain, menstrual irregularities, poor circulation, blood circulation, infertility

[Ophthalmological diseases]

Eyestrain, pseudomyopia, conjunctivitis, tired eyes, blurred vision, styes

[Pediatric diseases]

Improvement of childhood neuroses (night crying, headaches, night terrors, indigestion, poor diet, loss of appetite, insomnia), childhood asthma, allergic eczema, parotitis, bedwetting, and weak constitution

[Respiratory diseases]

Bronchitis, asthma, colds and prevention

[Digestive system disorders]

Gastrointestinal diseases (gastritis, indigestion, gastroptosis, hyperacidity, diarrhea, constipation), cholecystitis, liver dysfunction, hepatitis, gastric and duodenal ulcers, hemorrhoids

About acupuncture and moxibustion

Acupuncture

Acupuncture for pain relief
This treatment involves inserting thin needles into acupressure points to stimulate them. The needles are as thin as a hair, so there is almost no pain. This stimulation acts on the autonomic nervous system and immune system, relieving muscle tension and improving blood and lymphatic metabolism. It also aims to promote hormone secretion and support the body’s natural healing ability.

Moxibustion

Acupuncture for improving your constitution
Moxibustion is a treatment that applies heat to acupressure points and affected areas. The moxa used in moxibustion has a low burning temperature and does not get too hot, giving it a comfortable temperature. This heat action promotes blood circulation, activating the secretion of immune substances and blood-forming functions. As a result, you can expect effects such as improved bodily functions and increased resistance.

What are acupuncture and moxibustion points?

In traditional Chinese medicine, the balance of “chi (life energy), blood, and water (lymph, etc.)” is important, and it is believed that illness and ailments occur when the balance is disturbed. Acupuncture is a treatment that restores health by stimulating “acupoints,” which regulate the flow of “chi” within the body. Acupoints are found all over the body and are associated with meridians, which regulate the flow of energy. Acupuncture and shiatsu are methods of stimulating acupoints to regulate the function of the meridians and improve physical condition.

s a result, the following effects are achieved:
– Relief of muscle stiffness, numbness, and pain
– Balancing of the autonomic nervous system
– Promotion of blood flow

By receiving acupuncture treatment once a week, the risk of getting sick is significantly reduced. Acupuncture is effective not only for improving symptoms, but also as preventive medicine.

Medical equipment used in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment

Acupuncture electrode low frequency therapy device

Ohm Pulser LFP-4000A
By attaching electrodes to needles and inserting them into the body and passing a low-frequency electric current through them, it is expected that the effect of promoting muscle contraction and relaxation will be achieved. This medical device is often used for purposes such as pain relief, muscle rehabilitation, and nerve stimulation. The low-frequency electric current acts directly on nerves and muscles, and has the effect of relieving pain and improving muscle function.

Electric moxa heater

Shouki E09-04
The “Electric Moxibustion Device” was created to make traditional moxibustion treatment safer. It is a medical device that reproduces continuous moxibustion treatment by repeating the cycle of humidification and saturation.
It is a traditional treatment that aims to improve symptoms by adjusting the body’s functions by applying heat to specific acupressure points and areas. You can expect the effects of traditional moxibustion, such as pain relief, muscle relaxation, and improved blood circulation.

What we can do at our hospital

At our clinic, we use acupuncture and moxibustion to treat patients who have been unable to alleviate physical pain, muscle stiffness, and various vague symptoms (such as unexplained headaches and palpitations). Nationally certified acupuncturists use very thin needles to perform the treatment, so the stimulation is minimal.
For those whose pain has not improved with previous treatments and whose cause is unknown, our hospital’s extensive clinical experience may be able to help find clues to a solution.

Acupuncture and moxibustion works on acupuncture points, painful areas, and related areas, so it has the advantage of having fewer side effects like those caused by massage therapy. In addition, it does not use medicine and is a treatment that utilizes the body’s natural healing powers, so it also has the advantage of being gentle on the body.

Our acupuncture and moxibustion intervention

For muscular back pain that does not improve easily

2D ultrasound (ultrasound examination) is suitable for observing soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. 2D ultrasound (ultrasound examination) is very effective when examining soft tissues such as trigger points, muscle fibers, ligaments, and tendons that cause pain and cannot be detected by X-rays or CT scans.

Using 2D ultrasound allows for a precise approach to soft tissues, making it easier to pinpoint the source of pain.

Treatment method [Neuroacupuncture 3cm deep beneath the skin]
By promoting improved blood flow, it helps to recover from back fatigue, improves flexibility, and makes breathing easier. If the longissimus muscle is sufficiently flexible, the movement of the spine and ribs becomes smoother, making it easier to breathe deeply. This makes breathing easier.

The main function of the longissimus muscle is to protect the spinal nerves and support the spine. In addition, it works together with the thoracic and spinal muscles, which are fellow erector spinae muscles, to protect the trunk and support movements such as straightening the back, leaning to the side, and twisting the body.

Related information

Combination treatments for better results

Astron is a combination therapy device that can output ultrasound (1MHz, 3MHz) and low frequency (low to high frequency) in combination according to symptoms.

At our clinic, we use ultrasound in addition to osteopathic and acupuncture treatments. This ultrasound delivers heat deep into the body at a high speed of 1 to 3 million times per second, activating cells and helping them repair. By combining this technology with osteopathic and acupuncture, we can more effectively relieve patients’ pain and discomfort.

We are able to treat all kinds of problems, including relieving chronic pain and improving deep pain that is difficult to treat with conventional treatment.