Today's subject is head acupuncture, which is covered in parts I and II. In scalp acupuncture I, I would go over its background, theory, and research: in scalp acupuncture II over a scalp acupuncture treatment and its disadvantages.
The effectiveness of scalp acupuncture in treating my own headaches and eye strain as well as the tremor, forgetfulness and alopecia of elderly patients has astonished me. Therefore, scalp acupuncture has become one of my favorite recommendations in treatment.
The Background of Scalp Acupuncture
Scalp acupuncture is a type of acupuncture that involves inserting needles into specific areas of the scalp to treat various medical conditions. This technique originated in China in the 1950's and was developed by Dr. Jiao Shunfa, who was a neurosurgeon and acpuncturist. He observed that many neurological disorders were related to imbalances in the brain, which helped him to develop scalp acupuncture as a way to treat these imbalances.
Theories
Scalp acpuncture is based on the theory that the scalp is an extension of the brain and that the points on the scalp correspond to different parts of the brain. Therefore, stimulating these points with acupuncture needles can rebalance the Qi and blood movement in the brain and restore health to the body.
There are severeal different theroies about how scalp acupunccture works. Some practitioner believe that it stimulates the production of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as endorphins and serotonin, which can help reduce pain and improve mood (Jing Bai et al. 2017: Xueyan Wu et al. 2019: Jie Jia et al. 2018).
Others believe that it stimulates the release of stem cells, which can help repair damaged tissue in the body. Accoridng to some studies, stem cell production and release may be positively impacted by acupuncture in general, including scalp or electro acupuncture (JAM 2017).
Conditions & Its Use
Scalp acupuncture has been used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including neurological disorders such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease. It has also been used to treat chronic pain, depression, anxiety, insomnia, forgetfulness, etc.
Outside of China, scalp acpuncture has grown in prominence recently and many medical professionals have begun to use it in their daily practices. While more investigation is necessary to give a fuller comprehension for its function and efficacy for various condtions, many patients have reported notable reductions in their symptomatology following scalp acupuncture treatment.
Research
1. For Stroke rehabilitation: In a comprehensive review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Zhang et al (2017) discovered that scalp acupuncture was efficient for enhancing motor function, daily activities, and quality of life in stroke patients.
2. For Parkinson's disease: In a randomized controlled study, Liu et al (2019) discovered that scalp acupuncture combined with conventional medicine enhanced patients' motor function, cognitive function, and quality of life.
3. For Chronic pain: Zhang et al (2020) found that scalp acupuncture was effective for reducting chronic pain, especially in patients with migraine, tension headache, and trigeminal neuralgia. This was based on a systematic reviwe and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
4. For the treatment of Depression: A randomized controlled trial by Liu et al (2015) showd that scalp acupuncture in addition to antidepressant medication was more successful than medication alone.
5. For Insomnia: In a randomized controlled study, CHen at al (2018) discovered that scalp acupuncture helped depression patients sleep better and experience less insomnia.
More study is beneficial to comprehend better and more the potential advantages of scalp acupuncture, and thatit should be used as a complementary therapy in addition to standard medical care.
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