1. What is Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a natural therapy that uses burning mugwort to apply gentle heat to specific points on the body. The warmth helps improve blood flow, relax muscles, and make the body feel better.
2. What Conditions Can Moxibustion Treat and How It Works
Moxibustion is often used for shoulder, neck, back, and leg pain, digestive issues, bloating, or menstrual discomfort. For example, when a child has a bloated tummy, gentle moxibustion on the back or belly helps blood flow and supports the stomach and intestines, making gas and food move more easily. For an office worker with stiff shoulders, applying heat to shoulder points relaxes muscles and reduces pain. In simple terms, moxibustion uses warmth on specific points to help blood and body “energy” flow smoothly, easing discomfort.
3. Benefits and Advantages of Moxibustion
Moxibustion is a gentle and safe treatment, with no needles or medicine and few side effects. It helps relieve pain, relax muscles, improve blood flow, and support the body’s natural recovery, making you feel more relaxed and energetic. It is also suitable for children, the elderly, or people with weaker constitutions.
Prior to the treatment
1. Rest and avoid heavy meals – Eat lightly and avoid alcohol or stimulants before the session. 2. Wear comfortable, loose clothing – Ensures easy access to treatment areas. 3. Clean the skin – Treated areas should be free of oils, lotions, or wounds. 4. Stay hydrated – Drink warm water to support circulation and relaxation. 5. Communicate health conditions – Inform the practitioner about pregnancy, chronic illness, or skin sensitivities.
During the treatment
1. Get Comfortable: Sit or lie down in a relaxed position.
2. Prepare Skin: Clean the treatment area.
3. Apply Heat: Practitioner uses burning moxa near acupuncture points.
4. Relax and Monitor: Gentle warmth is applied; tell the practitioner if uncomfortable.
5. Finish & Rest: Moxa is removed, skin is wiped, and you rest for a few minutes.
After the treatment
1. Rest and hydrate – Drink warm water and avoid strenuous activity for a few hours.
2. Keep the area warm – Avoid cold drafts, air conditioning, or exposure to wind. For example, after shoulder or neck moxibustion, wear thick clothes or a scarf to protect your neck from wind. After abdominal moxibustion, cover your belly with warm clothes or a small blanket, like giving your body extra protection. Avoid cold showers or cold wind right after meals, so your body can recover gradually and the moxibustion works better.
3. Avoid irritation – Do not scratch, rub, or apply harsh creams on treated areas.
4. Monitor skin – Mild redness or warmth is normal; report severe pain, burns, or swelling.
5. Diet and activity – Avoid alcohol, cold drinks, and heavy meals immediately after the session.
Why choose Acupro for your treatment?
1. Complementary to Acupuncture: Moxibustion stimulates acupuncture points with heat, enhancing the effects of acupuncture and strengthening meridians.
2. Safety: Non-invasive and generally safe, suitable for patients who prefer gentle therapies or cannot tolerate needles.
3. Pain-Free and Comfortable: Unlike some invasive treatments, Moxibustion provides soothing warmth without pain, making it comfortable for chronic conditions.
4. Effective for Multiple Conditions: Helps relieve neck, shoulder, back, and leg pain, supports digestion, and improves gynecological health.
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