Through my years as an Acupuncturist, both in school, out in Temecula, and here in Orange, I have had the opportunity to treat a number of stroke patients, and the results keep me hoping another patient will walk through the door that I can help.
Unfortunately, these patients often show up months and months after the actual stroke has occurred, making it frustrating for me because the most effective way to administer Acupuncture in stroke cases is as close to the actual event as possible. The sooner the treatment is given, the more dramatic and effective the results.
You see, Acupuncture is effective in these cases due to its ability to stimulate specific regions of the brain. MRI studies have shown that when an acupuncture needle is inserted in one part of the body, it will increase brain activity in a certain part of the brain. One instance is the insertion of a needle in a point near the little toe along the channel connected with the Bladder. This increases brain activity in the visual cortex of the brain. It is no surprise then, that the Bladder channel begins near the eye.
The rule of the mind and body is that if you don't use it, you lose it. And so if a part of the brain is damaged due to the stroke, it is less likely to regenerate function if it is not being used. And if it is damaged, it is not being used. But Acupuncture can stimulate that area of the brain and restore function more quickly, so that it can be used, and therefore not permanently lost. Typically after about 6-9 months, he damage can be irreversible, even with Acupuncture.
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