Acupuncture is a modality within traditional Chinese medicine that can be approached and practiced at various levels. It can be seen as a treatment technique based on specific protocols, or as a holistic perspective on the human being. In some cases, treatment may be highly individualized to the extent that, out of over 360 acupuncture points, the most effective and comprehensive therapy might involve identifying and stimulating just one specific point.
In this article in La Vanguardia, drawing from a real-life case, I delve into the intricate energy network
Acupuncture: The Art and Practice
Other aspects of acupuncture were the subject of these interviews:
El Periódico, with Àngels Gallardo
The body, organs, and common phrases
Catalunya Ràdio, with Silvia Coppulo
Catalunya Ràdio, with Mònica Roca
Learn More About:
An Introduction to ACUPUNCTURE
These clinical cases illustrate the thought process required to choose a point:
Designer with tendinitis and an old trauma
16-year-old suffering from migraines
Acupuncture has the potential to alleviate pain and is also highly effective in addressing emotional disorders.
Additionally, it offers a potential solution for functional pathologies, which are conditions not attributed to any underlying disease or organic alterations (constituting approximately 30% of primary care visits).
Below are some of the conditions that can be treated with acupuncture