Microcurrent Point Stimulation Applied to Acupuncture Points for the Treatment of Non-Specific Lower Back Pain

Chevalier, Antoine

doi:10.24966/acim-7562/100016

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“…These biochemical processes may provide a plausible explanation for the improved pain modulation over time after concentrated DC microcurrent is applied, and is an area where future research is required. We have previously reported, in several published studies, reduction in pain and cortisol with improvements in autonomic nervous system functionality in patients using MPS [18][19][20][21]. The consistency of chronic pain outcome improvements through the application of MPS to physical scars suggests there may be a strong relationship between chronic pain symptomology and physical scars throughout the body.…”

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“…AC moves bi-directionally and is applied in the miliamperage range (10-3 amperes), usually called TENS or electro-acupuncture (EA) [15][16][17]. DC is uni-directional and when applied in the microamp or millionth of amp (10-6 -amperes) range to acupuncture or trigger points, is called Microcurrent Point stimulation (MPS) [18][19]. Microcurrent therapies involve applying weak direct currents (80µA -1mA), and are now being increasingly recognized as an adjunct for pain relief and autonomic nervous system regulation [20][21][22][23][24].…”

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Objectives: Although microcurrent is widely used for chronic pain and stress management, as well as scar or neural therapy as a popular approach for the treatment of pain, there remains considerable controversy as to their combined therapeutic value in chronic pain management. We aimed to determine the effect and magnitude that DC microcurrent therapy has when applied to physical scars and its effects on a wide variety of non-specific chronic pain syndromes. Design: This was a cohort study analysis of treatment outcomes pre, post and 48-hour follow-up after Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) was applied to physical scars on 51 patients with history of non-specific pain. Interventions: An MPS Scar Release protocol was applied bilaterally to physical scars. Evaluations entailed a baseline Visual Analogue Score (VAS) pain scale assessment, which was repeated after an electro-therapy treatment and 48 hours later. All 51 patients received one Microcurrent Point Stimulation Scar Release session. Outcome Measures: The VAS response of the 51 patient sample with chronic pain reflected a statistically significant reduction of 3.706 points or 59% reduction in mean pain levels post MPS Scar Release application, when compared to initial pain levels [95% CI (3.033, 4.379; p=0.0001]. When VAS was measured at 48-hour follow-up, there was another statistically significant reduction of 0.902 points or 34% reduction in mean pain levels post treatment [95% CI (0.406, 1.398; p=0.001]. Together, MPS Scar Release protocol produced a statistically significant reduction of 4.608 points or 73% reduction in mean pain levels post treatment, when compared to initial pain levels [95% CI (3.940, 5.275); p=0.0001]. Conclusion: The positive results in this study could have applications to patients who have physical scars and are impacted by chronic pain syndromes.

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“…Microcurrent Point stimulation (MPS) was applied to Battlefield acupuncture protocol using [12,13] Dolphin Neurostim (Center for Pain & Stress research Ltd., Ontario, Canada) device. This is an FDA-approved non-invasive device that applies low frequency, concentrated, microcurrent stimulation (at 10K ohms) for the relief of chronic pain [7,8]. MPS application time was 30 seconds per point, for a total of 10 points in both ears.…”

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“…Emerging evidence also supports the neurophysiology of acupuncture as modulating the imbalances created by sympathetic and parasympathetic activities in order to alleviate autonomic responses and reduce pain [4,5]. Microcurrent therapies involve applying weak direct currents (80µA -1mA), are now being increasingly recognized as an adjunct for pain relief and ANS regulation [6][7][8][9][10][11]. We have previously reported in a published study the reduction in pain and cortisol with improvements in autonomic nervous system functionality in patients using MPS applied to BFA protocol [9].…”

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The Successful Treatment of Chronic Pain Using Microcurrent Point Stimulation Applied to Battlefield Acupuncture Protocol

Armstrong¹,

Gokal²,

Todorsky³

et al. 2018

J Med - Clin Res & Rev

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Introduction: Although microcurrent is widely used for chronic pain and stress management, as well as Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) as a popular approach for the treatment of pain, there remains considerable controversy as to their combined therapeutic value in chronic pain management. We aimed to determine the effect and magnitude that DC microcurrent therapy has when applied to BFA protocol and its effects on a wide variety of non-specific chronic pain syndromes. Methods: This was a cohort study analysis of treatment outcomes pre, post and 48-hour follow-up after Microcurrent Point Stimulation (MPS) was applied to Battlefield Acupuncture Protocol on 40 patients with history of non-specific pain. Evaluations entailed a Standard Protocol baseline (VAS) pain scale repeated pre-post and 2 day follow-up to electro-therapy on a N=40 sample size with a history of chronic pain. Results: The VAS response of a N=40 patient sample with chronic pain electrical nerve stimulation Microcurrent Point stimulation reflected a statistically significant pre-post improvement in shows there was a statistically significant reduction of 4.4500 points or 69% reduction in mean pain levels post BFA protocol, when compared to initial pain levels [95% CI (3.6659, 5.2341; p=0.0001]. There was a non-significant increase of 0.1500 points or 7% increase in mean pain levels at the follow up, compared to post treatment levels [95% CI (0.6106,-0.399); p=0.692] and a statistically significant reduction of 4.3000 points or 66% reduction in mean pain levels at the follow up, when compared to initial pain levels [95% CI (3.5787, 5.0213); p=0.0001]. Conclusion: The positive results in this study could will help establish the validity of MPS applied to BFA protocol for other pain conditions of the body.

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“…Symptomology Microcurrent therapies involve applying weak direct currents (80 µA -<1 mA), and are now being increasingly recognized as an adjunct for pain relief and autonomic nervous system regulation; our experience and publications are extensive in this field [131][132][133][134][135][136]. It is theorized that electro-acupuncture and microcurrent electro-currents have different modulating effects on the autonomic nervous system and pain outcomes [137].…”

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C-sections impact on maternal and fetal health. Positive outcomes with Micro Point Stimulation of C-section scars

Gokal

Armstrong²,

Fashong³

2020

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This review clearly demonstrates the dramatic impact of a C-section on the morbidity for both mother (pyhsical and emotional) and child (especially related to adverse microbiom development in the growing infant). In addition millions of women who suffer symptoms both locally around the surgical site and more importantly distant effects related to sympathetic up-regulation, mainly through fascial/ fibrotic nerve stimulation. Our experience of the application of Micro Point Stimulation Scar Release therapy to C- section scars resulted in markedly improved pain in these patients who had long-standing symptoms The preliminary but impressive ultrasound findings showing the dramatic reduction in the fibrous/fascial mass after just one session of Micro Point Stimulation Scar therapy of 35 secs adds credence to the efficacy of this procedure in relieving pain symptoms from a simple inexpensive method of treatment. Micro Point Stimulation scar release therapy impacts on distant locations of pain; this challenges the traditionally held concepts of diseases and its pathophysiology. Abdominal and C-section scars may now be viewed as significant systemic contributors to pain and dysfunction throughout the entire body. The overuse of C-sections cannot be justified and it is imperative that the entire practice be reviewed to stem the rising use of this procedure. Where ever possible a delivery should happen in home friendly environment, which is conducive to good health for mother and child.

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Microcurrent Point Stimulation Applied to Acupuncture Points for the Treatment of Non-Specific Lower Back Pain

Abstract: Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the global burden of disease 2010, with over one-half of all working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year

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The Successful Treatment of Chronic Pain Using Microcurrent Point Stimulation Applied to Battlefield Acupuncture Protocol

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