Can Acupuncture Treat Cervical Spondylosis

Cervical spondylosis is categorized under the TCM category of collar paralysis, and acupuncture can be used to treat this condition and reduce the discomfort caused by it. According to TCM, the pathogenesis of paralysis is cold and dampness paralysis, stagnation of qi and blood stasis (blood stagnation due to lack of qi flow) or insufficiency of liver and kidneys (weakness of the liver and kidneys), resulting in loss of nourishment of sinews, bones and muscles, which is caused by the effect of acupuncture in relieving sinews and bones and opening up the meridians and collaterals. Acupuncture and moxibustion for the treatment of this disease can be selected as the main points for acupuncture, such as cervical pinch ridge, Ah Yes point (the point where acidity, numbness, distension and pain are obvious), Tianzhu, Houxi, Shenwei, etc., and the wind-cold paralysis with Fengmen, Daxi; deficiency of the liver and kidney (weakness of the liver and kidneys) with Liver Yu, Kidney Yu; stagnation of qi and blood stasis with Diaphragm Yu, Hedani. To summarize, acupuncture is an important treatment for paralysis, which can reduce the discomfort of the disease and improve the quality of life of the patient, the specific operation should be carried out under the guidance of professional acupuncturists.