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Medical Acupuncture Flashcards

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4 levels of acupuncture effects

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Local
Segmental
Central
Myofascial trigger points

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Local effects of acupuncture

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Stimulate nerve fibres
Vasodilation
Blood vessel proliferation
Nerve growth

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Segmental effects of acupuncture

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Action pot travels to spinal segment -> depress activity of dorsal horn -> decr response to painful stimuli

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Central effects of acupuncture

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Calming anxiolytic effect from release of serotonin, oxytocin, beta endorphins

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