Case Study Of Acupuncture Points For IBS

/ style=”text-decoration:none;”>Acupuncture Treatment and Points for IBS:

Acupuncture Points: Right-side yin horary points in Wood-Order of LR1, HT8, SP3, LU8, and KD10.

 Treatment process: This patient had 4 acupuncture treatments in 2 weeks so far. After the first treatment, he felt an immediate calming of the mind and abdomen. He slept deeply that evening. Each additional treatment was even more helpful. By the 4th visit, his symptoms were less by half.

Discussion: He has a strong gut and brain connection. When the digestive system does not do well, the anxiety heightens. So, it is not the conscious mind aggravating the anxiety and the intestines, but the body’s imbalance worsening the anxiety. In this situation, acupuncture works very well for both mind and body.

Can Acupuncture Treatment help with relief of IBS?

Choosing the right treatment to cure irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is challenging because of its complicated pathophysiology. Acupuncture therapy is found to be an effective alternative therapy to treat IBS. IBS is caused due to several factors like stress, hormonal imbalance, food allergies or illness. Therefore, stimulating a few points in the body will provide relief from IBS and anxiety. 

Scientific Study – Acupuncture for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome1

In this scientific journal, the authors have collected details from 17 studies that include acupuncture treatment in 1806 participants to find if it is effective in treating IBS. 

Common IBS Acupuncture Points:  

The important acupuncture pressure points that can help ease IBS by regulating the underlying organs are listed below:

CV12 – Pressure applied to this potential reflexology point will treat digestive disorders. It is present midway between the belly button and breastbone. 

CV6 – Longevity point that helps in improving overall health condition. It is present below the belly button. Applying pressure on this point will activate the large intestine that helps relieve bloating, abdominal cramps, aches and IBS.

LI14 – Large intestine 14 treats IBS by regulating acid regurgitation. It is situated on the upper arm in the radial side and four-finger width beneath the shoulder blade. 

SP4 – Spleen 4 points is situated midpoint of the inner foot above the depression of the foot. Pressure applied here will relieve gastric pain and reduces bloating. 

St25 – Two-thumb width away on either side of the belly button St25 point offers an effective cure from IBS when activated by applying pressure.  

St36 – It is also called the 3-mile point located 4 finger-width below the knee cap and one thumb width away from the shinbone. It strengthens the entire body and cures indigestion. 

UB25 – Urinary bladder 25 pressure point is present at the back on either side of the 4th lumbar vertebra. It treats IBS and hemorrhoids. 

Outcome 

It is found that acupuncture therapy shows both clinical and statistical control of the IBS symptoms. Being a natural therapy it does not have any side effects. 

Reference:

1. / style=”text-decoration:none;”>Eric Manheimer, Acupuncture for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome

,Center for Integrative Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.