Acupuncture is an approach used in traditional medicine that seeks to restore energy flow, and blood circulation
by stimulating acupuncture points in the body with the use of hair - thin, sterilized needles.
It can be used to
gently stimulate acupuncture points and meridians in patients who don't tolerate needle placement well or who can't sit still for a prolonged acupuncture session.
Veterinary laser therapy not only provides relief from pain and swelling, but provides a method of healing wounds and injuries
by stimulating acupuncture points and causing the release of endorphins.
Aftanas explains that acupuncture seeks to unblock the flow by inserting fine needles into specific points of the skin to
stimulate acupuncture points, restoring balance and encouraging healing.
Modern veterinary acupuncturists use solid needles, hypodermic needles, bleeding needles, electricity, heat, massage and low power lasers to
stimulate acupuncture points.
Electroacupuncture is a method of treatment that uses electrical current to
stimulate acupuncture points.
Older pets with geriatric needs can benefit from orthopedic memory foam for more support or magnet therapy pads that may help
stimulate acupuncture points to relieve chronic pain.»