WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE? Acupuncture may be defined as the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to produce a healing response. Each acupuncture point has specific actions when stimulated. This technique has been used in veterinary practice in China for thousands of years to treat many ailments. The Chinese also use acupuncture as preventative medicine. Acupuncture is used all around the world, either alongside or in conjunction with Western medicine, to treat a wide variety of conditions in every species of animal. Clinical research has been conducted showing positive results in the treatment of both animals and humans, and the use of acupuncture is increasing. Acupuncture will not cure every condition, but it can work very well when it is indicated. For large animals, acupuncture is commonly used for functional problems. Some of the general conditions where it might be applied are the following: Musculoskeletal problems such as sore backs Neurological problems such as facial paralysis Skin problems such as allergic dermatitis Respiratory problems such as heaves and “bleeders” Gastrointestinal problems such as nonsurgical colic Selected reproductive problems In addition, regular acupuncture treatment can treat minor sports injuries as they occur and help to keep muscles and tendons resistant to injury. World-class professional and amateur athletes often use acupuncture as a routine part of their training. If your animals are involved in any athletic endeavor, such as racing, jumping, or showing, acupuncture can help them keep in top physical condition.
Posted on: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 07:52:31 +0000
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