VetCE on Demand: Needles and Nociception - How Acupuncture Helps Modulate Pain

Course overview

This course briefly reviews pain pathways and nociception to form the foundation for theories of how acupuncture, and associated modalities, may modulate pain. A history of acupuncture and the Five-Element Theory are introduced to outline an Eastern approach. It will compare individual case management vs. a broader-based Western treatment approach. Bi Syndromes and additional modalities, such as aquapuncture, electrostimulation, moxibustion, etc., are included to provide a more complete picture of acupuncture and pain management. Rescue points, acupuncture and anesthesia, contraindications, as well as how to get started with acupuncture are addressed.