What are the contraindications of acupuncture?

For friends who want to have acupuncture, it is necessary to understand the contraindications of acupuncture. So what are the contraindications of acupuncture? Next, this article will introduce you to the contraindications of acupuncture. Friends who want to know more about this knowledge can take a look! Please see the detailed introduction below.

Acupuncture is a method of inserting needles (usually filiform needles) into the patient's body at a certain angle under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory, using acupuncture techniques such as twisting and lifting to stimulate specific parts of the human body to achieve the purpose of treating diseases. Acupuncture consists of "needle" and "moxibustion" and is an important component of oriental medicine. Its contents include acupuncture theory, acupoints, acupuncture techniques and related instruments. In the process of formation, application and development, it has distinct Han nationality culture and regional characteristics, and is a valuable heritage based on Han nationality culture and scientific traditions. Acupuncture is a general term for acupuncture and moxibustion.

What are the contraindications of acupuncture? The following are contraindications for acupuncture:

1. Acupuncture is not suitable for those who are too tired, highly stressed, or hungry. Acupuncture should be performed in the supine position as much as possible for the elderly and the weak, with fewer acupoints and gentle manipulation.

2. Pregnant women should not be subjected to too vigorous acupuncture. Acupuncture is prohibited on the abdomen, lumbar sacral area, and acupoints that can cause uterine contractions, such as Hegu, Sanyinjiao, Kunlun, and Zhiyin.

3. Needles are generally not left in children because they are uncooperative. It is forbidden to give needles to the fontanelle, Fengfu and Yamen acupoints of infants and young children.

4. Patients with bleeding diseases, or those who often have spontaneous bleeding and have difficulty stopping bleeding after injury should not be treated with acupuncture.

5. Do not acupuncture skin infections, ulcers, scars and tumors.

6. When acupuncture is performed in the eye area, chest and back, kidney area, neck, abdomen of patients with gastric ulcer, intestinal adhesion, intestinal obstruction, and pubic symphysis area of ​​patients with urinary retention, the depth and angle should be controlled. Direct puncture is prohibited to prevent accidental injury to important organs.

7. Acupuncture does have excellent therapeutic effects on certain diseases, but it is not a panacea. Especially for the treatment of some acute and serious diseases, comprehensive treatment should be adopted in a timely manner according to the situation, which can be more beneficial to the patient and give full play to the role of acupuncture.

The above is an introduction to the contraindications of acupuncture. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you will be very clear about the relevant contraindications of acupuncture. Therefore, for friends who want to have acupuncture, they must carefully refer to the acupuncture contraindications introduced above before acupuncture! See if acupuncture is suitable for you, and don’t do it blindly! Otherwise it will be counterproductive.