THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS AND INDICATIONS

1- The effects of acupuncture, that is, how it works

2- INDICATIONS for acupuncture, ie for which diseases it is indicated .

1- EFFECTS

Regulates blood circulation and cellular trophism

Anti-inflammatory and immune system regulation action

Pain reliever (against pain) : acts centrally, peripherally and in the release of neuromediators

Decontracting and antispasmodic (somatic and visceral musculature)

Anxiolytic and Antidepressant : acts on the limbic system, on the cerebral cortex, and regulates the secretion of neuromediators (serotonin, endorphins)

Neurohormonal regulation : regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.

2- INDICATIONS

Pain therapy : osteoarticular, muscular, nervous and oncological pathologies

Orthopedics and Physiatry : myofascial pains, trigger points, fibromyalgia, discopathies and herniated discs, cervico-brachialgia, low back pain, shoulder pain, epicondylitis, epitrocleitis, hand pain, coxalgia (hip pain), gonalgia (pain knee), carpal tunnel, muscle contractures, tendinopathies, bursitis.

Oncology : side effects from chemo and radiotherapy: nausea and vomiting, tiredness, diarrhea, anxiety., Pain related to oncological pathology.

Gynecology : irregularity of the menstrual cycle, amenorrhea (absence of the cycle), dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain), pre-menstrual syndrome, pre and post-menopausal syndrome, male and female infertility.

Obstetrics : pregnant hyperemesis, fetal change (breech presentation)

Neurology : migraine, muscle-tension headache, neuralgia (trigeminal, facial, herpes zoster, post-herpetic), peripheral neuropathies.

Gastroenterology : constipation, diarrhea, acute and chronic gastritis, nausea and vomiting, gastro-oesophageal reflux, dyspepsia, irritable colon, abdominal colic, hemorrhoids .

Urology : Incontinence, bladder stagnation, nocturnal enuresis, interstitial cystitis, dysuria.

Otolaryngology : Dizziness, acute and chronic sinusitis, vasomotor rhinitis, tinnitus.

Allergology : Oculo-rhinitis and allergic asthma.

Psychiatry : Insomnia, depressive anxiety syndrome, panic attacks, stress.

Addictions : Supportive therapy in addictions to: Smoking, Food, Alcohol, Drugs