Cupping

A procedure in which a rounded glass cup is warmed and placed upside down over an area of the body, creating suction that holds the cup to the skin. Cupping increases the flow of ...

electro acupuncture

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

A special acupuncture practice whereby a minimal electric current is administered to certain meridian points. Electro acupuncture can be performed with or without needles.

sensory

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

In acupuncture, sensory relates to the sensation or perception of a stimulus and the passage made by incoming nerve impulses from the sense organs to the nerve centers.

acupoint

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

One of over 2000 specific points on the body where a therapeutic modality such as acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion, massage can be applied. Acupoints are also called ...

acupressure

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Acupressure refers to the stimulation of a point manually with pressure. Direct pressure applied to an acupuncture point or “trigger-point”. Typically, pressure is applied to more ...

intramuscular stimulation

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Intramuscular stimulation is a technique of applying needles to areas of tenderness.

laser acupuncture

Alternative therapy; Acupuncture

Laser acupuncture directs and stimulates a laser beam directed at the acupuncture site.

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Earbud cartilage deficiency syndrome (ECDS)

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