Acupuncture Flashcards
1
Q
Acus
A
Needle
2
Q
Acupuncture
A
Stimulation at specific points near particular nerves and muscles
3
Q
Eight types of NEEDLE point stimulation
A
- Pressure
- Electric current
- Aquapuncture
- Moxibustion
- Gold Implants
- Pneumo- acupuncture
- Hemo-acupuncture
- Laser
4
Q
Moxibustion
A
Burning mugwort on end of needle
5
Q
Three Mechanisms of action of acupuncture
A
- Endogenous chemical release (endorphins + hormones)
- Muscle relaxation which then
- Improves blood flow
6
Q
Biggest indication for acupuncture
A
Musculoskeletal pain like arthritis and neurological
7
Q
Contraindications of acupuncture
A
- Unexplained weakness
- Wounds
- Tumors
- Pregnancy
- Electroacupuncture
8
Q
Why is acupuncture a contraindication in pregnancy
A
Acupuncture in the abdomen and lumbar region can release hormones that will complicate pregnancy
9
Q
When is electroacupuncture a contraindication
A
When a patient has a pacemaker (interferes with the electrical impulses)
and seizures
