Acupuncture, the Brain, and Neurological Conditions
Acupuncture and Neurological Conditions
If you have been diagnosed with a neurological disorder or have neurological pain it might be time to consider adding Acupuncture / TCM into your rehabilitation. Neuro acupuncture, specifically, targets neurological disorders using Traditional Chinese Medicine needling methods.
Acupuncture generally has a great affinity to the central nervous system. It can increase activity/function where systems are impeded or calm activity in systems that are overactive, causing pain and dysfunction. There are many research studies showing measurable improvements in neurological symptoms, verified through before and after MRI’s.
Acupuncture for neurological issues includes body, scalp, and ear acupuncture.
MECHANISMS OF NEUROLOGICAL ACUPUNCTURE:
In general, acupuncture creates a closed circuit between the acupuncture point and the neurological control center in the brain. In doing so it:
- Stimulates nerves to release endorphins and other neurotransmitters = pain relief
- Boosts blood flow and therefore increases oxygen on a cellular level = neuropathy relief
- Regenerates cells = promotes healing
- Inhibits accumulation of toxic proteins
- Modulates energy supply based on glucose metabolism
- A general range of neuroprotective effects
- Depresses neuronal cell death
NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS TREATED:
HEAD & FACE
- Dizziness / Vertigo
- Tinnitus / Deafness
- Facial Paralysis / Bell’s Palsy
- Headache:
- Cluster
- Tension headaches
- Migraines
NEUROCUTANEOUS CONDITIONS
- Herpes Zoster
- Trigeminal neuralgia
CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM (BRAIN & SPINAL CORD)
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Epilepsy & Seizures
- Syringomyelia
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s disease
- Alzheimer’s disease / Dementia
CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT
- Post Stroke Recovery
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Brain Injury
NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES
- Muscular dystrophy
LUMBAR & CERVICAL DISC DISEASE
- Nerve compression
- Disc prolapse / Herniation
- Spinal stenosis
- Lower back pain / Sciatica
- Neck & Shoulder pain / Cervical spondylosis
- Numbness / Paresthesia / Paralysis
MENTAL HEALTH
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
- Depression
- PTSD / Stress
- Schizophrenia
- ADHD / ADD / Autism
- Chemical Dependency / Addiction
AUTOIMMUNE
- Fibromyalgia
- Myasthenia gravis
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
WHAT MAKES TRIADA HEALTH A GREAT OPTION?
With a background in neurosurgery our acupuncturist, Stefany Manthey RAc, brings a unique blend of western neurological and Chinese medical knowledge for a comprehensive approach to all issues concerning the brain and spine!
Questions? Email our acupuncturists at admin@triadahealthottawa.com or book online here
- Tracey Crocker RAc, RTCMP
- Stefanie Manthey RAc
