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Battlefield acupuncture is a great technique pioneered by Air Force Colonel Richard Niemtzow, MD, PhD. It has become more popular and this can be attributed to the fact that it is efficient in the improvement of health of the battle-wounded troops. Niemtzow modified and upgraded the traditional acupuncture method with the help of the modern and sophisticated technology. The ear is the center point as many MRI studies have indicated that the pain signals processed in the brain is related to specific points of the ear. The earlobe has five main points that can be stimulated by these needles or pressure to block the reflex thus reducing or getting rid of the patient's awareness of pain. The needles penetrate the upper surface of the skin of the ear to reduce the pain.
Using this method, tiny and thin needles are pricked on different points of the skin in the patient's ear. The needles are semi permanent and made of gold. Sometimes a small sphere stimulus that is attached to the skin called acu-pak is used and left on the ear for a number of days. The acupuncturists put to a stop the pain signals reaching the brain, by scientifically operating these needles. In the instance where there is no needle, the battlefield acupressure is applied. Acupressure is known to come with great psychological effects on the patients. Sharp tipped objects are used to apply pressure to the corresponding points without having to prick them. The main advantage of this method is that it consumes less time as compared to traditional acupuncture and is extremely flexible. Patients, once undergoing the treatment, will be saved from severe pain and mental stress and issues relating to it such as neurosis and neurasthenia. It also acts as an anti-anxiety agent to give patients more confidence and improve their health. Patients undergoing this therapy do not experience any form of discomfort be it physical or emotional. Since the treatment has no side effects, more and more patients are undergoing it and more physicians are training to obtain the skills to perform it. There are training programs that have been modified with the aim of training doctors to cure wounded soldiers with this technique. The purpose of this treatment is not to alter the medical attention given to the patients but to help in easing the pain and eliminate the need for chronic pain medication. The therapy has a number of series and all patients should complete them in order to get good results in a short time. To alleviate your pain you may also combine with physical therapy, chiropractic care, stretching, and moderate exercise. Acupuncture may be used with all of the above for even greater results in pain relief.
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