Acupuncture analgesia pdf

Abstract. This review summarizes experimental evidence indicating that purinergic mechanisms are causally involved in acupuncture (AP)-induced analgesia. Electroacupuncture (EAP) and manual AP release at pain-relevant acupoints ATP which may activate purinergic P2X receptors (Rs) especially of the P2X3 type situated at local sensory nerve relates to whether acupuncture's ef fect is due to the precise selection of points to be treated (often termed verum acupuncture), or, alternatively, whether the effects are non-specific and have limited, if any, relationship with precise selection of points (pla-cebo, or sham acupuncture)5. Proponents of verum acupuncture ACUPUNCTURE-INDUCED ANALGESIA: ENDOGENOUS OPIOIDS AND DESCENDING INHIBITORY SYSTEM Acupuncture or EA facilitates the release of cer- tain neurotransmitters, especially opioids, in the CNS and activates either the sympathetic or parasympathetic nervous systems (24,50,59). Such activation of certain Objectives: This study aimed to assess analgesia provided by acupuncture, alone or in combination with pharmacotherapy, to patients presenting to emergency departments with acute low back pain, migra National Center for Biotechnology Information spinal cord.2.Acupuncture can release natural painkillers such as endorphin,enkephalin, endomorphin and dynorphine from bod to kill pain.3.Acupuncture analgesia works through altering brain's perception to pain stimulation.4.Acupuncture can help visceral pain and internal disorders by eliciting a somato- autonomic neural reflex. Concepts as to the mode of action of acupuncture analgesia range from an attitudinal change towards sensory input to the release of a neurohumoral analgesic substances. (Arch Surg 112:896-902, 1977) References. 1. Get unlimited access and a printable PDF ($40.00)— Reversal of acupuncture analgesia by 0.05-0.1 mglkg naloxone was almost complete in 2 Hz low frequency EA, partial in 80 Hz EA, and weak after direct cutaneous electric stimulation, emphasizing the most important role for endorphins is in low frequency EA (70, 71). Studies have been extended to various nonprimates. Introduction to Acupuncture Anesthesia B Raymond Fink, M.D. B Raymond Fink, M.D. Article PDF first page preview. Nausea and Vomiting, Analgesic Requirement, and Sympathoadrenal Responses. Anesthesiology (August 2001) Social Media. Twitter. LinkedIn. Facebook. Laser acupuncture is a safe, non-invasive, and painless nonpharmacologic technique. • Laser acupuncture improves the postpartum low back pain. • Laser acupuncture diminishes the limitations of daily activity and physical activity, and perceived stress in women with postpartum low back pain. • 2. Acupuncture analgesia, scope of discussion 2.1. Classical acupuncture The traditional practice of acupuncture is based on the hypoth-esis that all the body's physiological functions are modulated by 12 bilaterally distributed channels (six Yin and six Yang channels), supplemented by two midline channels (one in the front and the Acupuncture: An old Concept for HealthCare in the East Prevention: Diet, herbal remedies, qigong, acupuncture, TuiNa… • Diagnosis: Use all TCM methods: yin-yang, tongue, pulse, Meridian, five elements… •Acupuncture is a key component of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) •TCM had been a main healthcare system for Acupuncture: An old Concept for HealthCare in the East Prevention: Diet, herbal remedies, qigong, acupuncture, TuiNa… • Diagnosis: Use all TCM methods: yin-yang, tongue, pulse, Meridian