Injection Therapy and Homeopathy
Injection Therapy
Myofascial injection therapy is a form of acupuncture, and a compliment to the osteopathic manual therapy. 'Myo' means muscle and 'fascia' is the thin layer of connective tissue that supports muscles and organs. Myofascial pain is a disorder in which pockets of muscle and connective tissue are in continual spasm. The therapist is trained to inject a small drop of anesthetic into these "trigger points" to help break the cycle of spasm.
Acupuncture
In ancient China it was discovered that stimulation of particular areas of the body had a beneficial effect on many ailments. It was possible not only to alleviate pain, but also to influence the function of internal organs. The acupuncturist is trained to locate and pierce specific points along energetic pathways that flow through the body. These pathways are called meridians. The needles used are about as big in circumference as a human hair and, if practised accurately, the procedure does not elicit pain.
Acupuncture is a very complicated healing art. The market is presently inundated with persons who are practising, and with minimal training, (sometimes as little as a weekend course). Thoroughly investigate the background and education of any acupuncturist you are considering.
(Injection Therapy continued)
Injecting short acting local anesthetics such as 1% Lidocaine or Procaine into trigger points, scars, and acupuncture points, helps restore the autonomic nervous system. Trigger points are localized areas of spasms in the muscles that can cause local as well as referred pain, chronically tight muscles, and weakness. Besides pain, they adversely affect joint mobility and thus perpetuate structural blocks. [read more...]
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