For vets
Current medical acupuncture research suggests that it has a range of effects within the body rather than a single mode of action. Needling stimulates the nervous system resulting in both local and central effects (BMAS, 2009). Local effects include the release of neuropeptides through local antidromic axon reflexes and an increase in local nutritive blood flow. Central effects include stimulating the release of opioid peptides and serotonin in the brain and spinal cord. MRI and positron emission tomography studies have shown an effect of acupuncture on the limbic structures in the brain involved in pain control. Acupuncture has an effect on musculoskeletal pain specifically through activation of the descending inhibitory pathways leading to inhibition of the nociceptive pathway at the dorsal horn, and possibly by local or other segmental effects on myofascial trigger points.
Case Referral
Patients with subacute and chronic pain and delayed wound healing can especially benefit from the inclusion of acupuncture into their treatment plan. Furthermore, acupuncture can reduce the requirement for certain pain medications which can be of particular benefit to patients on multiple pharmaceuticals or with otherwise limited medical possibilities.
Following referral you will receive an initial report via email after the first consultation in addition to follow up reports as appropriate to each individual case.
If you wish to refer a case to Shona, or to discuss any case or ask questions please be in touch with her via the contacts page.
Please note:
Should any pet owner contact Shona directly regarding acupuncture for their pet, and she deem it appropriate, she will always contact the animal’s primary veterinary surgeon for a full medical history prior to any initial consultation. Furthermore, all recommendations regarding medication or additional diagnostic or treatment options will be referred back to the primary veterinary practice.
Case Referral
Patients with subacute and chronic pain and delayed wound healing can especially benefit from the inclusion of acupuncture into their treatment plan. Furthermore, acupuncture can reduce the requirement for certain pain medications which can be of particular benefit to patients on multiple pharmaceuticals or with otherwise limited medical possibilities.
Following referral you will receive an initial report via email after the first consultation in addition to follow up reports as appropriate to each individual case.
If you wish to refer a case to Shona, or to discuss any case or ask questions please be in touch with her via the contacts page.
Please note:
Should any pet owner contact Shona directly regarding acupuncture for their pet, and she deem it appropriate, she will always contact the animal’s primary veterinary surgeon for a full medical history prior to any initial consultation. Furthermore, all recommendations regarding medication or additional diagnostic or treatment options will be referred back to the primary veterinary practice.