Besides needles, what are other treatment option?
While needle treatment is traditional, other effective means of bringing about the desired physiological response include acupressure (finger pressure), blunt probes, pressure massage, electronic stimulation, laser, heat, cold, ultrasound, moxibustion, herbal therapy, to name a few. In selection a treatment method, the acupuncturist considers the following: —-patient’s age and physical condition —-location of points to be treated —-desired effects —-preference of the acupuncturist.
