The United States Airforce using acupuncture as an effective method for reducing soldier's pain while being transported home. The article, reported on Stars and Stripes (www.stripes.com) explains that flights home for injured military personnel can be a painful endeavour with rough flights accentuating the pain of broken bones and injuries as well as the nausea which can be included in air travel.
Patients receive ear acupuncture and are asked to evaluate their pain levels before and during flight.
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Friedbauer got a pleasant surprise when he gained a substantial increase in mobility in his injured shoulder and a reduction in pain after his ear acupuncture treatment.
“Friedbauer, of the Army National Guard’s 20th Special Forces Group, had been directing traffic at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan when a forklift, carrying 2,200 gallons of diesel fuel, slammed into his back — tearing his shoulder. Doctors said he would need to have rotator cuff surgery immediately, and he was now awaiting a flight home.
Minutes after being stuck with needles, Friedbauer raised his right arm.
'I was very skeptical,' he said. 'But I can’t believe the difference. My shoulder and back feel better, and I have more movement in my arm.'"
The military is also interested in acupuncture’s ability to reduce individuals need for opiate pain killers as prescriptions and abuses of the addictive medications has been on the rise.
You can read the full article here.
Mountain Lake Wellness: Not mentioned in the article is that acupuncture and specifically protocols that involve points in the ear has been used for decades in the areas of pain reduction and in reducing the side effects of those going through withdrawl from addictive substances such as drugs and alcohol. There is a whole association (The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) dedicated to the promotion of simple and affective ear acupuncture protocols. So while the military certainly did not originate this idea, it’s great to see that they are taking steps towards more simple, cost-effective and beneficial health care treatments.
Ear acupuncture is a great way to try out acupuncture for the first time or as an integrated part of your treatment. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapies are very effective for veterans because these types of therapies can reduce pain as well as reducing the stress and anxiety that often accompany post combat experience. The calming, mentally relaxing effect of acupuncture occurs even without having to talk about or relive any past stressful experiences. In this way it is an invaluable gem to veterans and their families.
If you are a veteran or a family member of a returning soldier, we are here to serve your health care needs. We offer discounts to veterans and provide effective pain and stress relieving treatments. Contact us to learn more and to schedule your appointment now.
Patients receive ear acupuncture and are asked to evaluate their pain levels before and during flight.
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Friedbauer got a pleasant surprise when he gained a substantial increase in mobility in his injured shoulder and a reduction in pain after his ear acupuncture treatment.
“Friedbauer, of the Army National Guard’s 20th Special Forces Group, had been directing traffic at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan when a forklift, carrying 2,200 gallons of diesel fuel, slammed into his back — tearing his shoulder. Doctors said he would need to have rotator cuff surgery immediately, and he was now awaiting a flight home.
Minutes after being stuck with needles, Friedbauer raised his right arm.
'I was very skeptical,' he said. 'But I can’t believe the difference. My shoulder and back feel better, and I have more movement in my arm.'"
The military is also interested in acupuncture’s ability to reduce individuals need for opiate pain killers as prescriptions and abuses of the addictive medications has been on the rise.
You can read the full article here.
Mountain Lake Wellness: Not mentioned in the article is that acupuncture and specifically protocols that involve points in the ear has been used for decades in the areas of pain reduction and in reducing the side effects of those going through withdrawl from addictive substances such as drugs and alcohol. There is a whole association (The National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) dedicated to the promotion of simple and affective ear acupuncture protocols. So while the military certainly did not originate this idea, it’s great to see that they are taking steps towards more simple, cost-effective and beneficial health care treatments.
Ear acupuncture is a great way to try out acupuncture for the first time or as an integrated part of your treatment. Acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapies are very effective for veterans because these types of therapies can reduce pain as well as reducing the stress and anxiety that often accompany post combat experience. The calming, mentally relaxing effect of acupuncture occurs even without having to talk about or relive any past stressful experiences. In this way it is an invaluable gem to veterans and their families.
If you are a veteran or a family member of a returning soldier, we are here to serve your health care needs. We offer discounts to veterans and provide effective pain and stress relieving treatments. Contact us to learn more and to schedule your appointment now.
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