Acupuncture

The acupuncture department primarily uses acupuncture, moxibustion, electroacupuncture, warm needling, ear acupuncture, and scalp acupuncture as treatment methods, commonly used for pain, neurological dysfunction, and some functional disorders. Current research suggests that acupuncture may provide some relief for chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis pain, migraine prevention, tension headaches, and some postoperative or chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting, and is often used as part of comprehensive treatment. Before treatment, indications and contraindications must be clearly defined, and imaging, laboratory tests, and specialist evaluations should be conducted to avoid delaying the diagnosis and treatment of organic diseases. Acupuncture is generally safe, but adverse reactions such as local bleeding, ecchymosis, transient fainting, and infection may occur. Pregnant women, those with bleeding tendencies, those with implanted electronic devices, those with severe cardiopulmonary diseases, and those with local skin infections should carefully select acupoints and stimulation methods. Clinical pathways typically include initial assessment, treatment course development, periodic review, and efficacy evaluation; if symptoms progressively worsen or red flag signs appear, referral to a relevant specialist should be made promptly.