Stroke recovery and Acupuncture Treatment

Stroke leads to insufficient oxygen supply in the nervous system, resulting in a series of after effects such as visual and auditory impairment, limb paralysis (inability to move limbs, tremor, weakness, numbness), speech disorders, cognitive impairment, etc. Acupuncture, as a traditional Chinese medical treatment, has certain curative effects in improving stroke recovery. This method can promote microcirculation, promote nerve regeneration, and improve mental state, all of which are helpful for the treatment and rehabilitation of stroke.

Acupuncture Treatment Effect

Acupuncture treatment can promote microcirculation Microcirculation disorder is one of the common symptoms after stroke. Acupuncture can promote blood and oxygen flow, and promote microcirculation by stimulating meridians and acupoints (points at which you experience the acupuncture). Acupuncture stimulation of acupoints can activate subcutaneous tissues, stimulate local vascular dilation and contraction, increase microcirculation blood flow, relieve local inflammatory reactions, improve cellular respiration and metabolism, and thus improve blood circulation in stroke patients and relieve related symptoms.

Acupuncture treatment can promote nerve regeneration

The common symptoms of limb paralysis, speech disorders, etc. in patients after stroke are usually caused by damage to the central nervous system. Acupuncture meridian and acupoint stimulation can promote nerve regeneration in patients and speed up the recovery process of the recovery of stroke. Acupuncture can stimulate the nerve endings of acupoints, and promote the regeneration of nerves around the acupoints through communication in the brain. The body feedback generated by acupuncture can stimulate the nervous system of the brain, activate nerve cells, and promote nerve regeneration and recovery.

Acupuncture treatment can improve psychological state

Patients after stroke often have psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. Acupuncture, as a therapy that can regulate the body’s endocrine system, can improve the patient’s psychological state. Acupuncture stimulation can inhibit and promote the release of certain neurotransmitters, thereby regulating the neuroendocrine system, eliminating and alleviating mental tension and discomfort, and relieving negative emotions. Therefore, acupuncture is particularly important in improving the psychological state and quality of life for patients after stroke.

Acupuncture Treatment Methods

Stimulate large artery acupoints to relieve local oxygen supply insufficiency in the brain, enhance the brain’s nutrient supply, and improve the microcirculation of the central nervous system. Acupoint stimulation can appropriately increase blood oxygen content, improve motor function, reduce fatigue and discomfort of lower limb muscles, and improve the patient’s balance.

Treat facial acupoints such as mandibular nerve acupoint, cheek acupoint, temporal acupoint, and craniosacral nerve. This operation can activate the facial brain area, promote brain nerve activity and blood circulation, enhance the regulatory function of facial neuromuscular muscles, and improve the patient’s motor and language functions.

Treat movement acupoints such as elbow, knee, ankle, etc. Acupuncture of movement acupoints can stimulate nerve endings, enhance muscle tension and coordination, and enable patients to recover normal limb movement and walking ability as soon as possible.

Treatment Cycle

The treatment cycle and efficacy of each patient varies depending on individual differences. Generally, each treatment takes 30 minutes to one hour, once or twice a week, for several weeks or months. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the condition, the patient’s constitution, age, and treatment plan. After treatment, patients should follow up regularly and review to further confirm whether the symptoms have improved.

Although acupuncture treatment of stroke after effects has certain curative effects, it should be noted that the after effects induced by stroke are multifaceted, and acupuncture treatment also requires a long time and recovery process. In addition, for late-stage or further deteriorated cases, the effect of acupuncture treatment is not as significant as early-stage cases. Therefore, patients need to choose a professional acupuncturist for treatment to achieve better treatment results.

Conclusion

Stroke after effects are a serious consequence of stroke and have a significant impact on the physical and mental health of stroke patients. Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture treatment of stroke after effects has special advantages because it is a relatively mild, safe and effective treatment method. It can adjust the function of organs, enhance immunity, and improve the body’s own disease resistance, thereby playing a role in restoring body function. However, it needs to be emphasized repeatedly that traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture treatment of stroke after effects requires scientific dialectical treatment, and appropriate acupoints, methods and treatment time need to be selected.