Electro Acupuncture Mastery – Don't Treat Another Patient Face Down!
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Avoid Prone Position
Let’s start by discussing the importance of avoiding the prone position when treating your patients. It's crucial to understand that treating patients in a face-down position can increase sympathetic dominance, which can lead to worsened conditions like low back pain and headaches. Research has shown that this position can exacerbate symptoms, making it counterproductive to our treatment goals. Instead, our focus should be on promoting parasympathetic rest and recovery.
Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic
When patients are treated in the face-down position, their sympathetic dominance is likely to increase. Our aim is to achieve the opposite by promoting parasympathetic activity, which helps in rest and recovery. The sympathetic nervous system triggers the fight-or-flight response, while the parasympathetic system promotes relaxation and healing. Thus, avoiding the prone position is essential for achieving better outcomes in your treatments.
Lateral Recumbent Position
The lateral recumbent position is highly recommended as it reduces pressure on the back and promotes parasympathetic activity. This position is more comfortable for patients and aligns better with our goal of facilitating healing. During your electro acupuncture training, you will find that using the lateral recumbent position can significantly improve patient comfort and treatment efficacy.
Modified Lateral Recumbent
When treating different patients, especially those with specific needs, consider using modified lateral recumbent positions. This involves the use of multiple pillows for support. These modifications can help in tailoring the treatment to individual patient requirements, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the procedure.
45 Degree Angle Position
Another effective variation is positioning the patient at a 45-degree angle between prone and lateral recumbent. This technique helps in maintaining the benefits of both positions without triggering the negative effects of the prone position. Use additional pillows to maintain this position and ensure the patient’s comfort throughout the treatment session.
Spinal Bracketing Technique
Introducing the spinal bracketing technique, which can be applied both on the body and the ear, opens up a new dimension in treatment. This technique indicates a connection that might go beyond the nervous system, suggesting that deficiencies measured on the body can be reflected on the ear. This allows for consistent treatment and shows the advanced nature of electro acupuncture.
Quantum Connection
There is also a mention of a quantum connection, where deficiencies measured on the body can be reflected on the ear. This quantum connection allows for a deeper understanding of patient conditions and provides a consistent basis for treatment, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Adding Electricity
Adding electricity to your treatments is another advanced technique discussed in your electro acupuncture classes. By adding electricity to deficiencies observed in the body, you can see corresponding effects that enhance your understanding of treatment connections. This approach allows you to address deficiencies more precisely and effectively, leading to better treatment outcomes.
Optimal Position for Low Back Pain
For treating severe low back pain, the astronaut position (a type of lateral recumbent position with specific angles) is highlighted as the best. This position helps in alleviating pain immediately and provides a comfortable setup for the patient. Ensuring the patient is in the optimal position is crucial for achieving the best results.
Prolonged Pain-Free Position
Emphasizing a pain-free position for extended periods is vital for promoting healing. Keeping patients in a position that relieves pain allows the parasympathetic system to take over, facilitating healing, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue regeneration. The longer the patient remains pain-free, the better the body's natural healing processes can work.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, adopting these advanced techniques in your electro acupuncture training will help you optimize patient care. Avoiding the prone position, understanding the balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic systems, using lateral recumbent positions, and applying spinal bracketing and quantum connections are all essential steps. Additionally, incorporating electricity into your treatments and ensuring patients remain in pain-free positions for extended periods will enhance healing and optimize patient outcomes. By mastering these techniques, you'll be well-equipped to provide the best possible care for your patients.
Make sure to implement these strategies in your practice and observe the significant improvements in your patients' health and comfort. Remember, the goal is always to facilitate healing, reduce inflammation, and promote tissue regeneration effectively.
Remember to download “Guide To Using The Astronaut and Lateral Recumbant Positions In Electro Acupuncture”
We invite you to visit our website at www.electroacupunctureinstitute.com for a deeper understanding of these concepts and access to additional valuable resources.
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Peace and Bliss,
Jeremy B. Steiner, MD, PhD, DAOM
