THE NECK IS SO TIGHT, AND IT HURTS. IS IT OKAY? WILL THERE BE A STROKE?
May 19, 2022
Post-COVID Health: TCM CARE
June 2, 2022
Acupuncture for Postoperative Care
After surgery (postoperative), use acupuncture treatment to improve the swelling and pain of the affected area and increase the range of motion of the joints. Acupuncture and herbal medicine help your postoperative care well.
The postoperative pain
Postoperative pain is one of the most common surgical complications. Pain varies depending on the type and location of surgery. However, it is usually apparent within 2 to 3 days after the operation.
Acupuncture not only has a rapid analgesic effect but also has sound effects on postoperative irritability, headache, nausea, and vomiting.
Postoperative abdominal distension
This disease refers to abdominal distention caused by various degrees of postoperative paralysis of smooth muscles of gastrointestinal organs and other organs. It occurs mainly after abdominal, pelvic, posterior abdominal walls, and spine surgery.
TCM care
Within three weeks after discharge, the wound may still be swollen and painful. Acupuncture can be used at distant points to achieve. It has the effect of loosening tendons and collaterals, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and improving the problem of numbness and pain. Coupled with traditional Chinese herbal medicine treatment, it can strengthen the effect of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain.
Acupuncture can be used at distant acupoints between 3 weeks and several months after discharge. First, reduce the pain and stiffness of the affected area, and then increase the dynamic range of motion to achieve the effect of active rehabilitation treatment.
TCM care timeline:
| Time | Benefits | Treatment performed |
| Within three weeks after discharge | Acupuncture to reduce swelling and pain | Twice a week for a total of 2-3 weeks |
| Between 3 weeks and several months after discharge | Acupuncture increases joint range of motion | Twice a week for a total of 4-6 weeks |
Treatment methods options:
- Body acupuncture
- Ear acupuncture
- Ear seeds
- Herbal Medicine
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