What is Auriculotherapy?
Auriculotherapy (aw-rik'-ulo-
therapy) is similar to ear acupuncture, but does not involve
the use of needles. While originally based upon
the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture,
the modern science of Auriculoutherpy was developed in France in the late 1950's.
Whereas acupuncture is based on "energy meridians," auriculotherapy is based on the human nervous system.
How does it work?
Imagine your brain as a computer.
Inside this computer is a "map" of the entire
body. This map is projected onto the ear
through the body's nervous system. |
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Accessing the points on the map with
Auriculotherapy is like using a computer's
keyboard or mouse to gain entrance into
the computer. With the system accessed, the
doctor is able to directly address a number
of problems and conditions through the "brain's computer."
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What happens?
A 510K Class II FDA approved
micro-current stimulator is placed on
specific reflex points on the outside of the
ear. Stimulating these points sends a
message to the brain based on the location
of the reflex point being addressed.
The brain will then allow natural pain
relieving biochemicals known as
endorphins and encephalin to be
released into the blood stream.
The raised levels of these natural pain
relievers will contribute to a sense of
well-being and pain relief in
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Does it hurt?
Most patients report little or no discomfort when
receiving an Auriculotherapy session.
Patients report sensations ranging from
"pulsing" to "pinching" when the doctor
addresses a reflex point. The sensation only
lasts 15-60 seconds on each reflex point.
What can be helped?
Auriculotherapy is used to compliment
the Chiropractic adjustment in
helping relieve the following
conditions:
- Chronic muscle pain
- Burning sensations
- Migraine headaches
- Tension headaches
- Sciatica
- Upper/Lower back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Elbow/Wrist pain
- Hip pain
- Knee/Foot/Ankle pain
Research by the UCLA School of Medicine
has shown that Auriculotherapy can help reduce nicotine cravings.
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