The Science of Neurofunctional Acupuncture

The Science of Neurofunctional Acupuncture

Electro-acupuncture stimulates a number reflex effects which may help alleviate musculoskeletal disorders associated with many persistent pain syndromes, including but not limited to:

  • Back pain
  • Neck pain
  • Tension Headaches
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Osteoarthritis (Knee and Hip)
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Acupuncture for Cervicogenic Headaches

Acupuncture for Cervicogenic Headaches

Acupuncture as a therapeutic intervention is being embraced by the medical community. This is in part because it is a non-pharmacological therapeutic intervention that is simple to carry out, economical, and has very few side effects. One area that is being explored is the use of acupuncture to decrease the individual’s headache frequency, intensity, duration and acute medication requirements.

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Non-pharmacologic Treatment for a Patient with Migraine Headaches

Non-pharmacologic Treatment for a Patient with Migraine Headaches

In 2017 The Lancet - Global Burden of Disease study, listed migraine headaches are one of the leading cause of disability worldwide.

Physicians, now more than ever are recommending conservative treatment including manual therapy, acupuncture, education and exercise as part of a multi-modal approach to decrease the individual’s headache frequency, intensity, duration and acute medication requirements.

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