MEDICAL ACUPUNCTURE
Backpro integrated health clinic UNIQUELY provides various acupuncture delivering methods.
1) Western Medical Acupuncture (WMA)
WMA utilizes an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture but employs the most contemporary knowledge of evidence based medicine involving anatomy, physiology, pathology and kinesiology.
Acupuncture into targeted anatomical structures exerts neurophysiological therapeutic effects by stimulating the nervous system which in turn result in releasing neuropeptides (calcitonin gene related peptide), increasing local blood flow, spinal cord and brain effects by releasing opioid peptides and serotonin (pain and stress relieving neurotransmitters).
2) Traditional Medical Acupuncture (TCM or TKM)
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine needles into specific 670 points of the body to achieve a certain therapeutic effect, regulating the body energy through the specific meridians which correspond to the major organ system.
3) Dry needling
Dry needling involves performing up and down manipulation of acupuncture needles to provoke twitch response of muscles in sore points (often referred to trigger points). Identification of "contraction knot" within taut muscle is the key for the successful dry needling and our experienced practitioners are specialized in palpation of contraction knot.
4) Dr. Tan's balance method
Dr.Tan’s acupuncture is a unique style of acupuncture as it uses a system of mirrors and images. Needles are placed distant from the problem area and you will obtain instant results. Dr.Tan’s method is very effective not only for musculoskeletal problems also internal organ issues such as digestive problems and gynaecological matters. This technique has been recognised world widely and has helped thousands people with variety of conditions.
5) Dr. Zhu's scalp acupuncture
Dr.Zhu’s scalp acupuncture is a fairly modern style of acupuncture based on Anatomy & Physiology. Very short and fine needles are put on the scalp so it is almost painless and is convenient for the patients to receive the treatment. This method has been used for many health disorders including internal and external issues but it’s been proven to be effective especially for stroke.
6) Doosol Medical Acupuncture (DMA)
Doosol Medical Acupuncture (DMA) approaches differently from the traditional style of acupuncture based on the theory of body balance and centre of axis. The main principle of DMA is that activating the nervous system and the circulatory system by balancing out the posture to heal and prevent the diseases.
7) Acupotomy (Only TCM practitioner who completed advanced training and available in a private session only)
Acupotomy is a latest Oriental Korean Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment technique which blends a traditional acupuncture with modern surgical medicine. The main aim of acupotomy is to recover the kinetic state of soft tissue from peeling adhesion, remove attached tissues and reduce pressure on the nerve.
Acupotomy was first introduced from China in 1976. It has been known that Guan Yu in the Three Kingdoms was treated with acupotomy performed by Hua Tuo who was the first surgeon in Han Dynasty. New trends in modern acupuncture have emerged from January 1999 in China and South Korea and 28 acuptomy clinical research papers in Korea and 11 papers were reported in China.
Effectiveness of acupotomy was researched focusing on Carpal tunnel or Guyon tunnel syndrome, Tennis elbow and Golfer's elbow, Trigger fingers, plantar fasciitis, calcaneal spur and frozen shoulder.
8) Pharmacopuncture a.k.a point injection (only TCM practitioner who completed advanced training and available for a private session only)
Point injection therapy stimulates the body's natural repair mechanism to produce collagen at the exact site of injury, strengthening the injured tissue. The final result is more stable joints and decreased or absent pain.
