Medical procedures - acupuncture
Medical procedures:
Acupuncture
Acupuncture - one of the oldest and safest methods of influence on biologically active points of the human body with the help of special needles, which was used in ancient China. Such therapy is popular due to its positive effect on the nervous, lymphatic, vascular, immune system, for getting rid of the pain and inflammation.
The principle of acupuncture is to enhance certain processes in the body, which occurs as the result of exposure to biologically active points (acupuncture points). Qualified doctors determine these points individually for each guest in the health resorts of Belarus. Acupuncture points is a part of the skin or the ear, which has an increased sensitivity and is a whole complex of interconnected vessels, nerves and energy systems. There are over 600 such points on the body. Doctors believe that these points are connected with the internal human organs, and the impact on certain of them allows to cope with a huge range of diseases and avoid medical treatment.
For carrying out acupuncture physicians typically use sterile disposable needles of silver or stainless steel 0,3-0,37 mm diameter and a length of 3 to 12 cm. Depending on the point the physician individually determines the depth of etting the needle, the angle, the technique of introduction, duration of the procedure.
The practice confirmes that acupuncture are contributing to normalize metabolism, stabilize blood pressure, improve blood circulation, activate regenerative processes in the body. An excellent result it gives for disease of the musculoskeletal system, gastrointestinal tract, genitourinary disorders.
The course of 10-15 procedures lasting from 15 minutes to an hour is recommended for maximum effect.
The main indications for acupuncture:
- osteochondrosis, arthrosis, rheumatoid polyarthritis;
- sciatica, neuralgia, neuritis;
- peptic ulcer, gastritis, colitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis;
- prostatitis, impotence, enuresis, irregular menstruation;
- bronchial asthma, bronchitis, rhinitis, sinusitis;
- allergic and skin diseases;
- insomnia, nervousness, chronic fatigue syndrome.