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I would like to acknowledge and thank Masakazu Ikeda sensei for demonstrating the extraordinary clinical possibilities of Traditional Acupuncture. To my patients, students, teachers, colleagues, friends and my beautiful daughters, thanks heaps for your tolerance. After 25 years as a parent and practitioner it has become increasingly apparent to me that the 'learning never stops'.

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Pregnancy, Moxibustion & SP.6

By Alan | October 20, 2008

Hi Alan,

In your present article you are mentioning that scarring moxibustion at SP-6 is also effective for lower back pain.

I am concerned about the use of SP-6 during pregnancy.

Can you please comment about that?.

Thanks a lot,

Helena.

Dear Helena,

Thank you for your question regarding the use of rice grain moxibustion on Sp. 6 during pregnancy.

We DO NOT have to scar the patient !

From my experience and the guidance that I have received from Ikeda sensei, the skilled application of rice grain moxibustion upon Sp.6 during pregnancy is both safe and extremely beneficial in balancing the blood and Qi of the patient.

He specifically mentions this procedure for symptoms of constipation, hemorrhoids,lower back pain and edema during pregnancy . See page 233 - 234 of his awesome, clinically based  text, ‘The Practice of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion.’

Strong needling techniques, Kyutoshin or needle head moxibustion, and dispersive techniques in general should be avoided in  pregnancy.

I appreciate your question, interest and commitment to improving your understanding and implementation of Traditional Acupuncture.

Hope all is well in your world, feel free to ask questions anytime.

The discussion forum at World Acupuncture will be up and running in the near future and I look forward to communicating through that format also.

Kind Regards,

Alan.

Images of Some Bub’s Who Have Indirectly Benefited from Tonetskyu or Rice Grain Moxibustion on Sp.6 in my clinic.

Topics: Acupuncture Education, Lower Back Pain, Moxibustion, Patient's Perspective, Practice Building, Pre and Post Natal, Workshops |

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2 Responses to “Pregnancy, Moxibustion & SP.6”

  1. Pregnancy, Moxibustion & SP.6 Says:
    October 20th, 2008 at 4:27 pm

    [...] PressZoom.com wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptSee page 233 - 234 of his awesome, clinically based text, ‘The Practice of Japanese Acupuncture and Moxibustion.’ Strong needling techniques, Kyutoshin or needle head moxibustion, and dispersive techniques in general should be avoided … [...]

  2. Acupressure Fans Says:
    December 14th, 2008 at 6:39 am

    I am also a fan of acupuncture, moxibustion will become more and more useful!

    I believe the day will come soon!
    Thank you for sharing

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