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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Acupuncture point
  1. Nausea and acupressure 
    ... Chan SKC, Fan LTY. Stimulation of the wrist acupuncture point PC6 for preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting. Cochrane ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002117.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Osteoarthritis 
    ... traditional Chinese treatment. It is thought that when acupuncture needles stimulate certain points on the body, chemicals that block pain are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000423.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Acupuncture (image) 
    ... biofeedback are all alternative ways to control pain. Acupuncture involves the insertion of tiny sterile needles, slightly thicker than a human hair, at specific points on the body.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/17006.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Morning sickness 
    ... Try acupressure wristbands that apply pressure to specific points on your ... Some acupuncturists are trained to work with pregnant ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000604.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Multiple sclerosis 
    ... provider first) Complementary and alternative approaches, such as acupuncture or cannabis, to help with muscle problems Spinal devices can reduce pain and spasticity in the legs
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000737.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Tension headache 
    ... with the nervous system. But tender points (trigger points) in the muscles are often found in the neck and shoulder areas.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000797.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Neuralgia 
    ... controlled by nerves) Tenderness along a nerve Trigger points (areas ... with electromyography Ultrasound Spinal tap ( lumbar puncture )
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001407.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Fibromyalgia 
    ... for the health care provider to find tender points during a ... Osteoarthritis Spondyloarthritis Systemic lupus erythematosus
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000427.htm - Medical Encyclopedia