Acupunture

 

a system of integrative medicine that involves pricking the skin or tissues with needles, used to alleviate pain and to treat various physical, mental, and emotional conditions. Originating in ancient China, acupuncture is now widely practiced in the West.

Contrary to popular Western belief, acupuncture is not just a system for inserting very thing needles into specific body locations to eliminate or reduce pain. It is a complete medical protocol focused on correcting imbalances of energy (known as qi or chi) in the body. In China , acupuncture has been used traditionally to prevent, diagnose and treat disease, as well as to improve general health.

In medical news today they explained how it works. Traditional Chinese medicine explains that health is the result of a harmonious balance of the complementary extremes of "yin" and "yang" of the life force known as "qi," pronounced "chi." Illness is said to be the consequence of an imbalance of the forces.

Qi is said to flow through meridians, or pathways, in the human body. These meridiens and energy flows are accessible through 350 acupuncture points in the body.

Inserting needles into these points with appropriate combinations is said to bring the energy flow back into proper balance.

There is no scientific proof that the meridians or acupuncture points exist, and it is hard to prove that they either do or do not, but numerous studies suggest that acupuncture works for some conditions.

 

 

Some experts have used neuroscience to explain acupuncture. Acupuncture points are seen as places where nerves, muscles, and connective tissue can be stimulated. The stimulation increases blood flow, while at the same time triggering the activity of the body's natural painkillers.

It is difficult to set up investigations using proper scientific controls, because of the invasive nature of acupuncture. In a clinical study, a control group would have to undergo sham treatment, or a placebo, for results to be compared with those of genuine acupuncture.

Some studies have concluded that acupuncture offers similar benefits to a patient as a placebo, but others have indicated that there are some real benefits.

It is believed to relieve but not limited to the conditions listed below;

• low back pain
• Menstrual cramps
• neck pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• knee pain
• Sprain
• sciatica
• Post-op nausea and vomiting
• headache and migraine
• Dental pain
• Respiratory disorders, such as allergic rhinitis
• High or low blood pressure
• Gastric conditions like peptic ulcer
• Morning sickness or labor pain
• Stiff neck

According to Mayo Clinic Acupuncture points are situated in all areas of the body. Sometimes the appropriate points are far removed from the area of your pain. Your acupuncture practitioner will tell you the general site of the planned treatment and whether you need to remove any clothing. A gown, towel or sheet will be provided. You lie on a padded table for the treatment, which involves:

• Needle insertion. Acupuncture needles are inserted to various depths at strategic points on your body. The needles are very thin, so insertion usually causes little discomfort. People often don't feel them inserted at all. Between five and 20 needles are used in a typical treatment. You may feel a mild aching sensation when a needle reaches the correct depth.
• Needle manipulation. Your practitioner may gently move or twirl the needles after placement or apply heat or mild electrical pulses to the needles.
• Needle removal. In most cases, the needles remain in place for 10 to 20 minutes while you lie still and relax. There is usually no discomfort when the needles are removed.

Many people think it helped them with their condition, its benefits is different to measure and there are evidence that acupuncture works best in people who expect it to work.

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Dry Needling
Headache Treatment
Strapping Tape
Shoulder Pain Relief
Knee Pain Relief
Posture Analysis
Ground Up Therapy
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Dry Needling

 

What is Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling and myofascial trigger point dry needling?

It is a treatment technique whereby a sterile dry, single-use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle), one without medication or injection, is inserted into the muscle to assist with decreasing pain and improving function through the release of myofascial trigger points (knots in the muscle).

Dry needling is using the similar technique as acupuncture however they have different theory. Dry needling is focused on reducing pain and improving function through the release of myofascial trigger point also known as knots in the muscle. In medical term, dry needling is an invasive procedure where an acupuncture needle is inserted into the skin and muscle. It is aimed at myofascial trigger points which are hyper-irritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band.

What is Myofascia?

Fascia or myofascia is the dense, tough tissue which surrounds and covers all of your muscles and bones. This outer fascial covering is very strong and very flexible. In fact, it has a tensile strength of over 900Kg. Under a microscope, myofascia resembles a spider web or fish net. Myofascia can best be described as a complete body suit which runs from the top of your head down to the bottom of your toes. Damage to an area of fascia can effect other distant areas in your body even years later.

 

 

In the normal healthy state the fascia is relaxed and soft. It has the ability to stretch and move without restriction. In a healthy body fascia helps to maintain good posture, range of motion and flexibility. It also gives our bodies tremendous strength and helps us deal with stress and injuries.

When you experience physical trauma or inflammation the fascia loses its pliability. It can become tight, restricted and a source of tension throughout the rest of the body. Trauma such as a fall, whiplash, surgery or habitual poor posture has a cumulative effect over time and myofascial release or dry needling can help.

 

WHAT CAUSES MYOFASCIA PAIN?

• Inflammation
• Traumas, such as a fall or car accident
• Work injuries
• Poor posture
• Lack of stretching such as prolonged sitting or standing
• Emotional/psychological stress
• Repetitive motions, such as factory work or keyboarding

 

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When fascia is damaged or traumatized it can become too tight and cause a number of problems such as:

• Headaches
• Muscle pain and spasms
• Chronic back and neck pain
• Recurring injuries
• Sciatica
• Breathing difficulties
• Sensations such as numbness and pins and needles
• Poor posture and reduced flexibility

                                                          

Myofascial release or dry needling is an effective hands-on therapy which can directly change and improve health of the fascia. The purpose of Myofascial Release is to break down scar tissue, relax the muscle and fascia and restore good posture, providing lasting and effective relief to the client. During a Dry Needling treatment, you may feel a slight sting as the needle is inserted and removed. However, this discomfort should last no longer than a second before settling.

You may also check:

Reasons to see a Physio
Top 4 Benefits of Physiotherapy
Tips To Relieve Back Pain
Simple Tips For Foot Pain
Ways To Get Rid Of Neck Pain
Acupuncture
Headache Treatment
Strapping Tape
Shoulder Pain Relief
Knee Pain Relief
Posture Analysis
Ground Up Therapy
Functional Movements

Strapping Tape

Leading an active life means increasing your risk of getting injured, hence the need for a proactive measure to avoid injuries, such as using a strapping tape. Taping or strapping can prevent or relieve joint injury or pain since the tape can offer the support and stabilisation that the injured parts need. These tapes provide different levels of compression without side effects and can even hasten recovery after an injury.

Typically, strapping tapes are used for the following purposes:

• Providing support and stabilising after acute injury to facilitate the healing process
• Relieving chronic pain
• Hastening the recovery process by compressing affected tissues
• Preventing injury
• Reducing chances of recurring injury

 

 

There are different types of tapes that can be used for different purposes, such as the following:

• Rigid strapping tape. This is also known as athletic tape or sports tape. This is used to reduce your range of movement, support injured joints, or align joints or structures.
• Elastic strapping tape. This is often used to rehabilitate, align, reduce range of movement, relieve pain, or support injured structures in cases that require less rigidity.
• Kinesiology tape. This tape is almost similar to elastic sports tape with its function solely focused on assisting muscle function.

 

Depending on what injury you have sustained, your physiotherapist will determine what type of tape will be used and where it will be used. Some common examples of taping would be the use of rigid tape for ankle strapping to limit its range of movement after an injury or the combination of elastic and rigid tape for shoulder taping. Kinesio taping, for instance, can be used for calf taping to remove more weight from an injured structure.

Aside from the shoulders and ankles, strapping tapes are used on the knees, back, hand, and wrist. Some are also used on fingers and elbows.
 

Before applying the tape, the skin in the area to be taped has to be prepared. It should be shaved, at least 12 hours before the taping starts. The said area should be cleaned using a tape remover or body oil. Broken skin or rashes must be covered with a non-stick wound pad before putting on the tape. For tape-sensitive skin, an underwrap is best applied to the area to be taped. Make sure to follow manufacturer’s instructions in using the tape.

During the taping process, the tape should be tight enough for it to work as it was designed to work. Flex your muscles to get the proper muscle tension when you’re about to apply the tape. But don’t make it too tight that it would cut off blood supply, to the extent that the skin color in the area won’t return to normal after releasing it. Make sure it’s not too loose either or all your taping effort will go to waste as it won’t provide proper joint support. If you feel tingles or numbness in the taped area, remove it and readjust its tightness. 

While the process might seem simple, the taping is best done by a physiotherapist. If you’ve gone to one to have your injury treated, make sure to observe their proper taping technique.

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Top 4 Benefits of Physiotherapy
Tips To Relieve Back Pain
Simple Tips For Foot Pain
Ways To Get Rid Of Neck Pain
Dry Needling
Acupuncture
Headache Treatment
Shoulder Pain Relief
Knee Pain Relief
Posture Analysis
Ground Up Therapy
Functional Movements

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Knee Pain Relief

 

Bothered by a stiff and swollen knee? Feeling uncomfortable because you cannot fully straighten your knee? These are only some of the symptoms that may accompany knee pain, which is quite common. Most cases of knee pain can be treated, provided that proper diagnosis of its cause can be determined.

Treatments for knee pain may include massage, taping, knee mobilisation techniques, strengthening exercises, knee replacement or reconstruction, and rehabilitation after surgery. It all depends on the causes of knee pain, something that can be identified by a physiotherapist.

 

 

Given the knee’s involvement in daily movements, it is exposed to more risk of injury. Oftentimes, knee pain is caused by musculoskeletal conditions or overuse. It may also be due to other issues, including several types of arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, meniscal injuries, dislocated kneecap, ligament injuries, iliotibial band syndrome, and fractures. Knee pain may also come with gout, osteoarthritis, Lyme disease, lupus, inflammation, fractures, loose cartilage, or patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Some exercise activities may worsen the pain and cause further damage to your knee. This is why it is important to consult a physiotherapist first before going back to the gym. Your physiotherapist can develop a new exercise routine for you that will minimise the stress on the injured knee and strengthen the tissues surrounding it.

 

Seeing a physiotherapist may mean getting a new set of exercises designed to relieve your knee pain and improve joint flexibility. Some of these exercises may include the following:

• Step-up
• Calf stretches
• Hamstring stretches
• Single-leg dips
• Seated leg raises
• Straight-leg lifts
• Standing quadriceps stretches
• Half squats
• Wall squats
• Hamstring curls
• Sit/stand
• Knee stabilisation series
• Heel cord stretches
• Static hamstring contractions
• Hip abductions and adductions
• Leg extensions
• Leg presses using a resistance band

Your physiotherapist can show you how to do each exercise without adding stress to your affected knee. Expect to do some strengthening, stretching, and flexibility exercises to resume normal mobility and strengthen the surrounding muscles. A routine may have to be followed for six to 12 weeks, although it is advised that regular exercise must be done to prevent further knee injury and pain.

 

Aside from stretching and strengthening exercises, your physiotherapist may advise you to try walking, swimming, cycling, and other less demanding activities. These can help relieve tight muscles, preventing injury in the future.

 

 

Physiotherapy for knee pain relief may also include joint mobilisation and manipulation. This type of manual therapy can help improve knee movement and its range of motion. In case of intense pain, this can be an effective pain reliever and a solution to inflammation.

If you consult with a skilled physiotherapist, he will conduct a thorough examination and analysis of the affected knee to determine its cause instead of focusing only on relieving the symptomatic pain. If he pinpoints the right cause and address it, there may be a lower risk that your knee pain will return. In most cases, physiotherapy helps and leaves you with lasting benefits without many potential side effects.

If you or a loved one is suffering from knee pain, book an appointment with PhysioCall Gladstone today!

 

You may also check:

Reasons to see a Physio
Top 4 Benefits of Physiotherapy
Tips To Relieve Back Pain
Simple Tips For Foot Pain
Ways To Get Rid Of Neck Pain
Dry Needling
Acupuncture
Headache Treatment
Strapping Tape
Posture Analysis
Ground Up Therapy
Functional Movements
Shoulder Pain Relief

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