Treating disc disease in dogs with acupuncture and herbal medicine

5^th International Meeting on Complementary and Alternative Medicine & Therapies

September 18-19, 2017 Charlotte, USA

Ronald Koh

Louisianan State University School of Veterinary Medicine, USA

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Curr Res Integr Med

Abstract :

There is evidence that acupuncture may significantly improve the long-term neurologic recovery in spinal cord injured subjects. Neurophysiologic mechanisms for acupuncture�s effects and its potential uses to treat intervertebral disc diseases (IVDD) will be discussed. Common TCM patterns, acupoint selections, acupuncture techniques, herbal recommendations, and important guidance for treating IVDD will also be discussed. Case examples will be presented.