Acupuncture
I actively use acupuncture as part of the treatment of animals.
365 Acupuncture Points
There are 365 acupuncture points located along 12 so-called meridians on the surface of the body.
Each meridian is connected to a specific organ, and the points along it can be stimulated with fine needles to strengthen that organ and its surrounding musculature.
In doing so, the balance of the body’s vital energy is restored.
Modern Western Perspective
From a modern Western medical perspective, acupuncture functions by:
- Increasing local blood circulation
- Releasing neurotransmitters and neurohormones, including endorphins — the body’s own natural pain-relieving and relaxing substances
- Reducing pain perception in the brain through activation of specific “pain gates”
Traditional Chinese Philosophy
From the viewpoint of traditional Chinese philosophy (holism), the focus is on the animal as a whole.
By strengthening weak organs and thereby the vital energy through the interconnected flow of the meridian system, acupuncture helps restore the yin–yang balance throughout the organism.
Follow-Up Treatment
After the animal’s musculoskeletal system has been examined and treated, it is determined whether follow-up acupuncture sessions are needed.
Typically, the animal is treated twice within a short interval, followed by additional treatments as necessary.