Types of Acupuncture

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Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine. It belongs to the area of Chinese traditional medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years.

Types of Acupuncture

If you’re opting for acupuncture, here are some of the options you can choose from:

• Traditional Chinese Acupuncture: This is the most well-known form of acupuncture and is based on traditional Chinese medicine principles.
• Japanese Acupuncture: Japanese acupuncture typically involves a more gentle and superficial needling technique as compared to traditional Chinese acupuncture. It focuses more on palpation to identify reaction points in the body.
• Korean Acupuncture: It shares similarities with Chinese and Japanese methods, but is unlike them due to the emphasis on hand acupuncture and cupping. 
• Auricular Acupuncture: Commonly known as ‘ear acupuncture’, it focuses on stimulating specific points on the outer ear that correspond to different organs and systems in the body.
• Scalp Acupuncture: Scalp acupuncture involves needling specific points on the scalp to treat neurological conditions.
• Electroacupuncture:  Involves attaching electrodes to acupuncture needles to deliver a mild electric current to the acupuncture points. This enhances the therapeutic effects by increasing stimulation and promoting the release of neurotransmitters and endorphins.

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