Liu Jian-hao and colleagues reported on the treatment of 60 cases of paralysis due to stroke using scalp acupuncture in 2010. Examination showed that her tongue was less red with fewer teeth marks and tremor only on the left side. Just like any new technology and science, the discovery, development, and clinical application of scalp acupuncture has undergone a period of challenge because it falls outside some fundamental theories of Chinese medicine as well as being a new concept in the Western world. Otherwise, patients may conclude that acupuncture made their symptoms worse. A swallowing disorder can occur in people of all age groups but it is more likely in the elderly, patients who have had strokes, and in patients who are admitted to acute care hospitals or chronic care facilities. It is still not easy for medical practitioners and the public to accept the reality that acupuncture can help in the recovery of paralysis, aphasia, and ataxia, while Western medical technology does not so far have effective treatments for those conditions. After the sixteenth treatment he had gained more mobility and use of his right hand and gained more muscular strength in that hand. The incontinence of urine also showed some improvement. A therapeutic course consists of 10 treatments. The damp heat may become congested in the network vessels causing the sinews and muscles to further lose their nourishment. The longer the duration of impairment, the more gradual the improvement occurs. This patient's experience has caused us to change the information we give students about whether treatment could be successful after a specific number of years. The duration of the ailment was from four days to two years. A dysphagia diet uses foods that stimulate swallowing and minimize mucus build-up around the larynx. The effective rate was 93.3% in the FNN group, better than that of 80.8% in RA group (. Retain the needles in place for 2030 minutes and request the patient to exercise the affected side of his facial muscles during scalp acupuncture treatments, especially if there are no needles in his face. Through this book, we hope to contribute this knowledge and experience to current and future students, practitioners, and teachers, and that it will serve as a stepping stone for further teaching, practice, research, and development of Chinese scalp acupuncture. Scalp acupuncture offers great rehabilitation tools for dysphagia. Scalp acupuncture has been found to have very a significant positive impact on hemiplegic aphasia due to various central nerve disorders, even during the initial few treatments. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. By the fifth treatment, Fred wanted to add more foods and soon could eat and drink anything like a normal person. Functional causes include achalasia, myasthenia gravis, and bulbar or pseudobulbar palsy. These are called plaques. With the aid of the special Japanese neck diagnostics, the associated Ypsilon therapy points in the temples or the corresponding cranial nerve points are revealed via pressure-sensitive points in the neck region. Patients who experience some or all of these sensations usually respond and improve more quickly. Acupuncture care does not replace the need for a primary care physician. In complementary and alternative medicine, it contributes new understanding to both theory and practice. The patient should get treatment as soon as possible as the earlier the treatment, the better the prognosis. The 60 cases were randomly divided into a five-needle-in-nape (FNN) group and a routine acupuncture (RA) group, 30 cases in each group. The best results are usually achieved by applying low frequency (for example, 3 hertz) with high intensity (for instance, when visible muscle contraction is observed). As the above case study demonstrated, doctors should modify the treatment strategy and stimulate areas according to changes in a patient's condition. Her tongue showed a red tip, only a thin, white coating, and a peeling coating at the front. With long-term conditions expectations need to be realistic, although occasionally a patient will surprise practitioners. If this was not enough, the corner of his mouth on the affected side drooped and his mouth deviated to the right side, which was aggravated when he smiled. Paralysis is most often caused by damage to the nervous system, especially the brain and spinal cord. The chain of nerve cells that runs from the brain through the spinal cord out to the muscles is called the motor pathway. In these case descriptions, we explain in practical detail how to apply the needling techniques in order to obtain optimal results. Four months before, Lisa fell off her bicycle and hit her head on the left side, above and behind her ear. Symptoms and signs of multiple sclerosis vary widely depending on the location of affected myelin sheaths. Her ataxia was even more apparent when she tried to turn and her whole body was stiff and rigid, but worse on the left side. Stroke is classified into two major categories, ischemic and hemorrhagic. Eating was easier because she could swallow without choking and had less mucous in the throat. The electrical stimulation usually lasts 1020 minutes. Use the fewest number of needles possible in the scalp and rotate them at least 200 times per minute with the thumb and index finger for one minute, twirling as gently as possible so that the child patient can tolerate the sensation and repeating the stimulation every 10 minutes. Acupuncture in the scalp is very safe when performed by a qualified professional. After 39 treatments, she had gained back all movement of her hands and arms, was able to walk with a cane, and began living without the aid of personal assistants. Blood stasis must be resolved for the tissue to once again receive the nourishment of healthy blood. To relax the upper arm and shoulder, thread a needle from Jian Yu (LI 15) to Bi Nao (LI 14) and stimulate vigorously. Scalp acupuncture has been found to have very good effects on the sequelae of stroke including hemiplegia, aphasia, and abnormal sensations in the limbs. The body acupuncture group was treated with needling from Bai Hui (GV 20) penetrating to Tai Yang (extra point) and the scalp acupuncture group was treated at the Motor Area. We use sterile, single-use needles and always follow antiseptic protocols so there is limited risk of infection. Those symptoms are warning signs and a large proportion of patients with TIA may develop full strokes in the future. I can walk solidly from heel to toe and walk backwards with no difficulty.. The doctor should twirl the needle as vigorously as the patient can tolerate and have the patient move the affected limb actively and passively. While more the exception than the rule, such cases demonstrate not only how remarkable these new techniques are, but also provide the readers with examples of real clinical practice using them. The technique of scalp acupuncture is systematic, logical, easy to understand, and easy to practice. TCM body style acupuncture has been shown to benefit Parkinson's disease patients. References 1. For two minutes, rotate the needles at least 200 times per minute with the thumb and index finger, twirling them as gently as possible at the beginning of treatment and repeating stimulation every 10 minutes so that the patient can tolerate the sensations better. Jia Huai-yu reported on 1,800 cases of paralysis due to stroke treated on the Motor Area by scalp acupuncture in 1992. and one acupoint is unilateral for a total of 7 acupuncture points. The principle of scalp acupuncture is very straightforward; the aim is to stimulate the diseased area of the brain in order to facilitate a return of function in that area. Paralysis almost always causes a change in muscle tone. However, the neurological findings are rarely restricted to the facial nerve in these conditions. Paralysis can be accompanied by a loss of feeling in the affected area if there is sensory nerve damage as well. After resting for a while, she stood up again and started to walk, managing 20 halting steps before needing to sit down, exhausted. Compared to adult patients, generally speaking, young patients should receive fewer needles, milder stimulation, and shorter time of needle retention. Hence the common name for stroke in Chinese medicine is wind stroke. The examination revealed she had paraparesis of the left lower extremity that was more affected than the right. Select the Speech I Area or some local points in the neck accordingly if the patient has aphasia or difficulty swallowing. The Speech III Area, Balance Area, and Foot Motor and Sensory Area were added to assist and consolidate her improved clinical signs. It is not surprising for a Western physician to claim that it is a coincidence if a patient recovers from paralysis after acupuncture. 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Scalp acupuncture successfully integrates the essence of ancient Chinese needling techniques with the essence of neurology in Western medicine. There is no cure or specific treatment for Bell's palsy, although three in four patients' symptoms may subside on their own within two to three weeks. Her neck was severely damaged at the level of C-5 and C-6. A waitress who noticed that he was paralyzed told him that he should come to our clinic, which specialized in treating that affliction. Although there is no cure for stroke, most stroke patients now have a good chance for survival and recovery. Michael, a 52-year-old patient referred by his primary care physician, walked with the aid of a cane. The relapse rate of the scalp acupuncture group was 13.81% The patients were randomly divided into a body acupuncture group and a scalp acupuncture group, 30 in each group. Because these were patients in a hospital, the treatment protocol was 6 days per week for about 30 days, with a follow-up check after 3 months. Treatments for internal tremors can include: reducing anxiety and stress avoiding. The duration of the condition was from 30360 days. When told that it was time for him to show off, he stood up straight with great stability and even stood on one leg for several seconds without losing his balance. When locating the chorea-tremor area, it is necessary to first define two positioning lines: the anterior-posterior midline and the eyebrow-occipital line. By directly stimulating affected areas of the central nervous system, scalp acupuncture has shown more effective results compared to other acupuncture techniques. Indication: tinnitus, vertigo, diminished hearing, Menier's syndrome. He could not elevate the hyoid bone, indicating a probable swallow reflex problem. I am so overjoyed with these unexpected wonderful results. She had participated in running a race and did very well. At his last visit, Fred said, Thank you very much for giving me back my normal life.. Lisa, a 10-year-old girl in a wheelchair, was brought by her mother to our clinic in Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1993. The treatment strategy was modified. This was a signal that she could possibly stand and walk. Signs and symptoms of Bell's palsy may include sudden onset of weakness or paralysis on one side of the face making it difficult to smile or close the eye on the affected side, and deviation and droop of the corner of the mouth making facial expressions difficult. FOIA In the worst cases, people with MS may be unable to write, speak, or walk. It is helpful to have the patient exercise the affected limbs with or without assistance as indicated, between needle stimulations.13 During treatment, some patients may have sensations of heat, cold, tingling, numbness, heaviness, distention, or the sensation of water or electricity moving along their affected limbs. The numbness and tingling in her limbs did not bother her as much, she had more energy, and had not experienced incontinence of urine for several weeks. She counted the numbers from one to 20 with a slow, slurred, weak voice. With continued encouragement Fred finally agreed to try. Quadriplegia means paralysis of all four limbs or of the entire body below the neck. When treating chronic progressive diseases like multiple sclerosis, Parkinsonism, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the effects are sometimes temporary. Wu Jian-min reported on treating 80 cases of facial paralysis using scalp acupuncture in 1989. Sherry's fine motor movement showed some improvement such as turning on a light switch. Her walking appeared almost normal, and she was again able to run, at least slowly. Scalp acupuncture is more easily accessible, less expensive, entails less risk, can yield quicker responses, and causes fewer side effects than many Western treatments. His wife gave a brief medical history because of his aphasia. As mentioned previously, those patients with some or all of these sensations usually respond and improve more quickly. Body acupuncture was added 15 minutes after scalp acupuncture began. Common acupuncture points include Qu Chi (LI 11), He Gu (LI 4), Jian Yu (LI 15), and Wai Guan (TB 5) for upper limb paralysis and Yang Ling Quan (GB 34), Huan Tiao (GB 30), Feng Shi (GB 31), Zu San Li (St 36), and Kun Lun (Bl 60) for lower limb paralysis. She received more aggressive treatment that day because it was her last treatment for this trip. Some stroke patients may have loss of consciousness, headache, and vomiting at the onset. The muscular tone of her right arm ranked 2 out of 5 degrees, and her left arm and both legs were 0 out of 5 degrees, or completely paralyzed. From a Western perspective, these zones correspond to the cortical areas of the cerebrum and cerebellum responsible for central nervous system functions such as motor activity, sensory input, vision, speech, hearing, and balance. With long-term conditions expectations need to be realistic, although some patients will occasionally surprise practitioners. Her gait was wide-based and unsteady and she had to hold on to someone to walk in order to maintain her balance. Overall, our patient Fred had a very successful recovery, progressing from dysphagia to total normal eating within just a few weeks. The longer the duration of the impairment, the more gradual will be the improvement. Treatment is given two to three times per week and a therapeutic course consists of 10 treatments. During the third treatment she was able to stand on her feet with someone holding her knees and could lift her arms much higher. While we were continuing our lecture, we heard screaming from the other room. Many patients also have reported that their bladder and bowel control, fatigue, and overall sense of well-being significantly improved after treatment. He talked a little more and was easier to understand. The practitioner should consider scalp acupuncture as the primary approach rather than as a complementary approach for the patient with multiple sclerosis. Acupuncture, especially Neurological Scalp Acupuncture, can dramatically reduce and manage essential tremor. During the treatment, some patients may experience sensations of heat, cold, tingling, numbness, heaviness, distention, or the sensation of water or electricity moving along their spine, legs, or arms. Five years before, his medical team had noted his condition has been slowly going downhill. Because his legs were very stiff and weak, Michael had to drag both legs in a shuffling manner when he walked. At a workshop conducted at Tri-State Acupuncture College in New York City in 1998, a patient named Tom volunteered for scalp acupuncture. Dr. Jiao combined a modern understanding of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology with traditional techniques of Chinese acupuncture to develop a radical new tool for affecting the functions of the central nervous system. Scalp acupuncture is an effective treatment for Bell's palsy. Always put one needle in the ear point Shen Men to help a depressed and angry patient relax and to reduce the sensitivity of needle insertion and stimulation of the scalp. She also experienced a sensation like electricity shooting downward through her spine, radiating to her feet. Retain the needles for 2530 minutes. Always put one needle in the ear point Shen Men to help the patient relax and reduce sensitivity to needle insertion and stimulation of the scalp. Moxibustion can enhance the therapeutic results of scalp acupuncture, especially for older or weak patients. The insertion of two needles on the left side of her scalp did not seem to bother her at all. Her speech was clearer, she didn't feel that her tongue was thick when talking, and very little choking had occurred. Examination showed he was unable to move his right leg and foot at all with muscular tone at 0 out of 5. She agreed to allow the needle insertion only after her mother told her that she might ride a bike again if these treatments worked. She could hardly be understood when she said her home phone number. Scalp acupuncture, sometimes also called head acupuncture, is a modern innovation and development. 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