Acupuncture is one of the oldest, most commonly used medical procedures in the world. It is a natural approach to health. It encourages the body to promote natural healing and improve function. Acupuncture is a method where fine needles are inserted and heat or electrical stimulation is applied at very precise acupuncture points in order to prevent, treat, and heal diseases.

The first record of Acupuncture was found in the 4,700 year old Huang Di Nei Jing (Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine). This book is said to be the oldest medical textbook in the world. It references the work of Shen Nung, the father of Chinese Medicine, who documented theories about circulation, pulse, and the heart over 4,000 years before European medicine had any concept about them.

Shen Nung theorized that the body has an energy force running throughout it. This energy force is known as Qi (pronounced Chee). The Qi consists of all essential life activities, which include the spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical aspects of life. A person's health is influenced by the flow of Qi in the body, in combination with the universal forces of Yin and Yang.

Yin and Yang are the two opposing forces that make up Qi. When there is balance, Yin and Yang are working together. Any upset in the balance will result in natural calamities in nature, and disease in humans. Yin is signified by female attributes; passive, dark, cold, moist, that which moves medially, and deficient of Yang. Yang is signified by male attributes; light, active, warm, dry that which moves laterally, and deficient of Yin. Nothing is completely Yin or Yang. The best example of this is man himself. A man is the combination of his mother (Yin) and his father (Yang). He possesses qualities from both.

Energy constantly flows up and down pathways in the body. When pathways become obstructed, deficient, excessive, or unbalanced, Yin and Yang are said to be thrown out of balance. This causes illness. Acupuncture is said to restore balance between Yin and Yang thus restoring health and promote healing.

Acupuncture needles vary in length, width of shaft, and shape of head. Today, most needles are disposable. They are used once and disregarded in accordance with medical biohazard regulations and guidelines. There are a various methods by which Acupuncturists insert needles. Points can be needled anywhere in the range of 15 degrees to 90 degrees relative to the skin surface, depending on the treatment called for.

The World Health Organization (WHO) lists approximately 150 conditions that can legitimately be treated by Acupuncture. Dr. Dung Trinh of Bristol Park Medical Group's Mission Viejo Office is able to provide acupuncture treatment for following the ailments:

• Adult post-operative and chemotherapy nausea and vomiting
• Addiction (alcohol, smoking, pain medication dependence)
• Stroke rehabilitation
• Headaches
• Menstrual cramps
• Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
• Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue
• Myofascial pain and muscle tension
• Arthritis (e.g. back pain, knee pain, nerve entrapment, etc…)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Asthma

To schedule a consultation, please call (949) 583-1600.
Consultation Location: 23512 Madero Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Dr. Dung Trinh, MD

Source: www.Acupuncture.com