Acupuncture for Pain
Acupuncture for Pain Relief
Acupuncture is used as an adjunct treatment or an acceptable alternative to treat back pain, joint pain, neck pain, headache, tennis elbow, frozen shoulder and dental pain.
Basic information on acupuncture for pain from NCCAM
nccam.nih.gov/health/acupuncture/acupuncture-for-pain.htm
Acupuncture for Fertility
Acupuncture for Fertility and IVF support
Acupuncturists should not place needles in the abdomino-pelvic area after insemination or transfer. There are 6 contraindicated acupuncture points which should be avoided when the patient is pregnant or pregnancy is suspected. These include Gallbladder 21, Stomach 12, Large Intestine 4, Spleen 6, Bladder 60, Bladder 67 and any points on the lower abdomen.
Article written by Dr. Mike Berkley
