ETPS (Neuro-Mechanical Acupuncture)
Electro Therapeutic Point Stimulation neuro-mechanical acupuncture therapy is a unique hybrid therapy combining the best of physical therapy, osteopathy, acupuncture, trigger point therapy, mobilization, and manual and myofascial release techniques. ETPS is a non-invasive integrated therapy that uses a Neurostimulator to apply very low doses of concentrated D/C (direct current – the current our body runs on) current to specific groups of acupuncture, trigger and motor points in order to isolate nerve impingement sites, myofascial restrictions and joint articulations responsible for the complaint..
Chronic pain originates with neuropathy, which is caused by muscle contraction. Most chronic pain stems from the core of the body, which consists of the gait — the hips, spine, and lumbar-sacral region. The cause of most migraines originates in the sacrum. Poor posture and repetitive strain creates a ‘pool’ of micro-injuries that build up over time to impinge the nerve root. Highly acidic foods such as soda pop, coffee, or orange juice create an acidic state in the body contributing to the tightening up of muscles.
ETPS starts by deregulating the autonomic nervous system in order to calm the client. Next, the therapist manually realigns the body, and then inspects for paraspinal tissue changes associated with nerve root impingement. Dermatomes, meridians, trigger, motor, and acupressure points relating to the client’s injury / pain are then integrated into step-by-step protocols in order to determine and eliminate root causes of the client’s pain condition. All without drugs, side effects or messy pads or gels.
EPTS Therapy has proven effective for:
Anxiety and stress, allergies, asthma, worry, grief, depression, lethargy, arthritis, ankle sprain and strain, abdominal and pelvic pain, back and neck pain, hip and leg pain, edema, whiplash, TMJ, fibromyalgia, neuropathies, migraines, headaches, digestive disorders, obesity, sports injuries, carpal tunnel, post operative radiculopathy, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder and shoulder pain, golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, runner’s knee, impotence, insomnia, menstrual cramps, menopause, frigidity, sexual disorders, impotence, hyperactivity, multiple sclerosis, renal disorders, sciatica, shin splints, shingles, sinus and thyroid problems, smoking, snoring, and many other neuromyofascial pain syndromes.
Links:
Research: http://www.etps1000.com/research
http://www.alaskawellness.com/HockingMayJune2006.htm
World Health Organization
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed a series of disorders for which Acutherapy has proven effective throughout the world.
Neurological and Respiratory Tract
OrthopedicDisorders Acute sinusitis
Headaches Acute rhinitis
Migraines Common cold
Trigeminal Neuralgia Acute tonsillitis
Bell’s Palsy (Facial paralysis)
Paralysis after apoplectic fit
Peripheral neuropathy Bronchopulmonary Disorders
Polio Paralysis Acute bronchitis
Meniere’s Syndrome Bronchial asthma
Neurogenic bladder dysfunction
Bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis)
Intercostal neuralgia
Periarthritis numeroscapularis Disorders of the Eye
Tennis elbow Acute conjunctivitis Sciatica Central retinitis Back pain Myopia in children Rheumatoidarthritis Cataract (without complications)
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Spasm of esophagus an Disorders of the Mouth Cavity Hiccups Gastroptosis Acute and chronic gastritis Toothache Gastric hyperacidity Gingivitis Chronic duodenal ulcer Pain after tooth extraction Acute and chronic pharyngitis Acute and chronic colitis Acute bacterial dysentery Constipation Diarrhea Paralytic ileus