Acupuncture Point Locators and Stimulators

[num1pink_angel]

Does anyone own and use one of these units? While in school my instructor had one that was awesome, but I can not remember the name of it. I want to purchase one, but only if I know a particular model works.

 

[technicolourlassie]

Acupuncture Point Locators and Stimulators

I own and use one, and find that it effectively helps to release trigger points. I haven't heard of electrical point stimulators being used to locate or stimulate acupuncture points, though I can see how it could be possible that trigger points and meridians may intersect. EPS devices can cause nerve or tissue damage if misused, thus it really is important that anyone using them be properly trained.

Sharon Sauer, CMTPT, LMT and Mary Biancalana, MS, CMTPT, LMT teach a series on myofascial trigger point therapy techniques here in Chicago - and I believe that their training includes use of EPS devices, but I am not certain http://www.myopain.com. Mary Biancalana and Chuck Duff also offer advanced Thai massage training called Clinical Thai Bodywork at Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage in Evanston, IL, where I am receiving my training http://www.thaimassageschool.net/thai-massage-class-ctb1.php.

 

[John Doe 1st]

Acupuncture Point Locators and Stimulators

I own and use one, and find that it effectively helps to release trigger points. I haven't heard of electrical point stimulators being used to locate or stimulate acupuncture points, though I can see how it could be possible that trigger points and meridians may intersect. EPS devices can cause nerve or tissue damage if misused, thus it really is important that anyone using them be properly trained.

Sharon Sauer, CMTPT, LMT and Mary Biancalana, MS, CMTPT, LMT teach a series on myofascial trigger point therapy techniques here in Chicago - and I believe that their training includes use of EPS devices, but I am not certain http://www.myopain.com. Mary Biancalana and Chuck Duff also offer advanced Thai massage training called Clinical Thai Bodywork at Thai Bodywork School of Thai Massage in Evanston, IL, where I am receiving my training http://www.thaimassageschool.net/thai-massage-class-ctb1.php.

Upon further investigation, ie questioning, my initial post needs to be amended. What I've discovered is that there are differing views as to the use, goals, and results of using these devices. One person told me that acupuncture schools teach their students how to use them on acupoints. One tells me that they are used on trigger points. One tells me not to use them above the neck. One tells me it can be used anywhere on the body. I am thoroughly confused now, and will probably not use it anymore until I have definitive experiential practical information on their proper use and reproducible results. Just fyi.