Veterinary Acupuncture
Veterinary Acupuncture
Acupuncture may be defined as the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to produce a healing response. Each acupuncture point has specific actions when stimulated. This technique has been used in veterinary practice in China for thousands of years to treat many ailments. Today Acupuncture is used all around the world. Acupuncture will not cure every condition, but it can work very well when it is indicated.
Acupuncture is indicated for functional problems such as those that involve paralysis, noninfectious inflammation and pain. Acupuncture can use for some general condition in small animals and apply for large animals too. The following are some of the conditions which may be treated with acupuncture
musculoskeletal problems, respiratory problems, Skin problems, gastrointestinal problems, neurological problems and selected reproductive problems.
Acupuncture works by using functional MRI (fMRI), to examine 15 different points, the basic tenets of acupuncture have been proven. Those are that acupuncture is based upon the point selected, the method of stimulation, and the duration of stimulation. Stimulation of these points results in specific changes in the central nervous system. The insertion of acupuncture needles is virtually painless. In all animals, once the needles are in place, there should be no pain. Most animals become very relaxed and may even become sleepy. Acupuncture is one of the safest forms of medical treatment for animals when it is administered by a properly trained veterinarian.
The success of the acupuncture treatment will vary according to the skill of the veterinarian, the condition being treated and the number and frequency of acupuncture treatments. Veterinary acupuncturist must have a licensed veterinarian and should have formal training in the practice of veterinary acupuncture.
Acupuncture may be defined as the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to produce a healing response. Each acupuncture point has specific actions when stimulated. This technique has been used in veterinary practice in China for thousands of years to treat many ailments. Today Acupuncture is used all around the world. Acupuncture will not cure every condition, but it can work very well when it is indicated.
Acupuncture is indicated for functional problems such as those that involve paralysis, noninfectious inflammation and pain. Acupuncture can use for some general condition in small animals and apply for large animals too. The following are some of the conditions which may be treated with acupuncture
musculoskeletal problems, respiratory problems, Skin problems, gastrointestinal problems, neurological problems and selected reproductive problems.
Acupuncture works by using functional MRI (fMRI), to examine 15 different points, the basic tenets of acupuncture have been proven. Those are that acupuncture is based upon the point selected, the method of stimulation, and the duration of stimulation. Stimulation of these points results in specific changes in the central nervous system. The insertion of acupuncture needles is virtually painless. In all animals, once the needles are in place, there should be no pain. Most animals become very relaxed and may even become sleepy. Acupuncture is one of the safest forms of medical treatment for animals when it is administered by a properly trained veterinarian.
The success of the acupuncture treatment will vary according to the skill of the veterinarian, the condition being treated and the number and frequency of acupuncture treatments. Veterinary acupuncturist must have a licensed veterinarian and should have formal training in the practice of veterinary acupuncture.