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Zahodna medicinska akupunktura oz. suho iglanje ali medicinska akupunktura je terapevtska tehnika, ki vključuje vstavljanje tankih igel v določene točke po telesu, da se spodbudi zdravljenje in lajšanje bolečin. Ta vrsta tehnike igel se razlikuje od akupunkture tradicionalne kitajske medicine, saj se ne ravna po Zang Fu (sistemi TKM), konceptih qija, meridianih ali diagnostiki TKM. Medicinsko akupunkturo običajno izvajajo zdravniki, medicinske sestre, babice, fizioterapevti, kiropraktiki, osteopati, zobozdravniki in športni maserji. V Sloveniji zahodno medicinsko akupunkturo najpogosteje izvajajo anesteziologi v protibolečinskih ambulantah. [Preberi več: Celostno zdravljenje raka z akupunkturo v Sloveniji]
Zahodna akupunktura proti akupunkturi TKM
Akupunktura TKM sledi načelom TKM. Gre za popolnoma drugačen pogled na fiziologijo in etiologijo, ki v veliki meri temelji na starodavni kitajski filozofiji. TKM verjame, da lahko blokade v določenih energijskih tokovih skozi telo, meridianih ali sistemih, povzročijo bolezen. Z uporabo iglic na določenih točkah se blokade očistijo in odpravijo, kar pripomore k izboljšanju zdravja in dobrega počutja.
Medicinska akupunktura je povsem drugačen način zdravljenja. Medicinski model uporablja anatomijo, fiziologijo in trenutne medicinske modele za postavitev diagnoze vašega stanja ter z iglami stimulira živčni sistem ali miofascialno sprožilno točko, s čimer ustvari aktiven odziv in spremeni živčno aktivnost.
Katera je boljša? Zahodna akupunktura ali akupunktura TKM?
Ker so osnovna načela akupunkture bistveno drugačna, primerjava med obema metodama zdravljenja ni enoznačna. Samo rekoč, da dva kuharska mojstra uporabljata ogenj za kuhanje, je nemogoče ugotoviti, kdo kuha bolje.
Pomembno pa je, da se opredelimo do vprašanja, ali naj zahodno akupunkturo ali akupunkturo TKM izvajajo ustrezno usposobljeni strokovnjaki. Uporaba akupunkturnih igel zahteva veliko strokovnega znanja in natančnosti. Usposobljen akupunkturist TKM mora imeti vsaj 3-5 let rednega usposabljanja (kar ustreza 2000-5000 ur). Pravzaprav je biomedicina vključena v tečaje TKM, zato pravi akupunkturist TKM pozna anatomijo in fiziologijo itd. Na področju TKM in akupunkture je bilo opravljenih tudi veliko raziskav, zato to zdravljenje temelji tudi na dokazih. Usposobljeni akupunkturist mora upoštevati stroge varnostne standarde, da zagotovi učinkovito in varno zdravljenje.
Pri čem lahko pomagata zahodna akupunktura ali akupunktura TKM?
Zahodno akupunkturo uporabljajo predvsem osteopati, kiropraktiki, fizioterapevti, splošni zdravniki in terapevti športne masaže. Uporablja se predvsem za zdravljenje mišično-skeletnih bolečin, vključno z miofascialno bolečino s sprožilnimi točkami, in se kot metoda na podlagi raziskav nenehno razvija. Trenutne smernice kažejo, da je zelo učinkovita pri zdravljenju bolečin v spodnjem delu hrbta, glavobolov in mišičnih napetosti.
Medicinska akupunktura lahko pomaga pri lajšanju:
bolečine v vratu ali kronične bolečine v vratu
bolečine v temporomandibularnem delu (TMD/TMJ)
Kot začasno dopolnilno zdravljenje bolečin pri osteoartritisu kolena
Pri akupunkturi TKM bo zdravnik naredil zelo podrobno zdravstveno anamnezo, na vsaki obravnavi pa boste imeli priložnost spregovoriti o svojih čustvih in življenjskih stresih. Počutili se boste, kot da ste globoko slišani, uslišani in pregledani v celoti. Zdravnik vam bo tudi izmeril pulz, pogledal jezik, ocenil ton glasu in nato sestavil načrt zdravljenja, ki bo prilagojen vaši edinstveni konstituciji. Zelo pogosto se zgodi, da akupunkturist TKM med vašim obiskom obravnava več kot eno zdravstveno težavo.
Akupunktura TKM lahko vpliva na naslednja stanja:
različne vrste mišično-skeletnih bolečin, kot so teniški komolec, zamrznjena rama, bolečine v spodnjem delu hrbta, bolečine v kolenih itd.
težave z dihali, kot so astma, sinusitis in seneni nahod
prebavne motnje, vključno z IBS, bolečinami v želodcu, zgago in refluksom
zdravje žensk, vključno z endometriozo, neplodnostjo, podporo nosečnosti in menopavzo
nevrološke težave, kot so glavoboli, migrene in šumenje v ušesih
Spodbuja celostno zdravljenje
Akupunkturne igle so orodje za lajšanje različnih zdravstvenih težav, od mišično-skeletnih motenj in kroničnih bolečin do prebavnih težav, čustvenega dobrega počutja in hormonskega neravnovesja. Akupunktura TKM obravnava temeljni vzrok bolezni s povsem drugačnim pristopom k zdravstveni oskrbi. Zato TKM spodbuja celostno zdravljenje, ki podpira prirojeno sposobnost telesa, da se zdravi samo. [Preberi več: Vaše telo je ekosistem, ne stroj]
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What is the difference between dry needling and Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture?
Western Medical acupuncture or Dry Needling or Medical acupuncture is a therapeutic technique that involves inserting fine needles into certain points across the body, to encourage healing and pain relief. This type of needling technique differs from Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture as it doesn't adhere to the Zang Fu (TCM systems), concepts of Qi, meridians or TCM diagnosis. Medical acupuncture is usually offered by medical doctors, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, dentists and sports massage therapists. Most commonly western medical acupuncture in Slovenia is offered by anesthesiologists in the pain clinics. [Read more: Acupuncture for Holistic Cancer Treatment in Slovenia]
Western acupuncture vs TCM acupuncture
The main difference between the two is that Western medical acupuncture does not follow the theory and diagnostic principles of Chinese Medicine and instead bases treatment on modern concepts of biomedicine. However, due to the difference in diagnostic principles, practitioners of Western medical acupuncture tend to work by isolating the problem as opposed to treating the problem holistically as the TCM practitioner would.
TCM acupuncture follows the TCM principles. It is a completely different perspective on physiology and aetiology which is heavily based on ancient Chinese philosophy. TCM believes that blockages in specific flows of energy through the body, or meridians or systems, can cause disease. By needling certain points, the blockages are encouraged to clear and be corrected, thereby helping to improve health and well-being.
Medical acupuncture is a whole different style of treatment. The medical model uses anatomy, physiology and current medical models to create a diagnosis for your condition, and uses needles to stimulate the nervous system or myofascial trigger point, creating an active response and altering nerve activity.
Which one is better? Western acupuncture or TCM acupuncture?
Since the underlying principles of acupuncture are fundamentally different, it is not an apple-to-apple comparison between the two treatment methods. Let’s say 2 chefs are both using fire to cook, it is impossible to tell who cooks better.
It is important to address, however, whether Western acupuncture or TCM acupuncture should be administered by properly trained professionals. Using acupuncture needles requires a lot of expertise and precision. A competent TCM acupuncturist should have at least 3-5 years of full-time training (equivalent to 2000-5000 hours). As a matter of fact, biomedicine is included in TCM courses so a proper TCM acupuncturist does know anatomy and physiology and so on. There is also plenty of research conducted in TCM and acupuncture so this treatment is also evidence-based. A trained acupuncturist should adhere to stringent safety standards to ensure an effective and safe treatment experience.
What can Western acupuncture or TCM acupuncture help with?
Western acupuncture is principally used by Osteopaths, Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, GPs and Sports Massage Therapists. It is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal pain, including myofascial trigger point pain and is constantly evolving as a modality based on research. Current guidelines suggest it is highly effective in the treatment of lower back pain, headaches and muscle strains.
Medical Acupuncture can help in providing relief of:
With TCM Acupuncture, your practitioner will take a very detailed health history, and, in each session, you will get an opportunity to talk about your emotions and life stresses. You will feel deeply listened to, heard, and fully assessed. Your practitioner will also take your pulse, look at your tongue, assess your tone of voice, and thereafter build a treatment plan created for your unique constitution. Very often a TCM acupuncturist would manage more than one health issue during your visit.
TCM Acupuncture can have an effect on the following conditions:
Various types of musculoskeletal pain like tennis elbow, frozen shoulder, lower back pain, knee pain, etc
Digestive Disorders including IBS, Gastric Pain, Heartburn, and reflux
Women’s Health including endometriosis, infertility, pregnancy support, and menopause
Neurological Problems such as headaches, migraines and tinnitus
Promotes holistic healing
Acupuncture needles are tools that address different health concerns, from musculoskeletal disorders and chronic pain to digestive issues, emotional well-being and hormonal imbalances. TCM acupuncture addresses the root cause of the illness using a completely different approach to healthcare. Therefore, TCM promotes holistic healing that supports the innate ability of the body to heal itself. [Read more: Your Body as a Garden]
You can experience the transformative powers of acupuncture with AKU ENERGIJA. Contact us to book an appointment.
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