The human ear can hear sound waves ranging between 20 cycles per second and 20,000 cycles per second. If the frequency of sound is above 20,000 cycles per second, it is at a pitch too high for the human ear to hear. This type of sound is called ultrasound.
Ultrasound waves can be obtained by applying an alternating current to a quartz crystal, thus making it vibrate.
Sonopuncture has proved to be effective in various ailments
In 1955, Mr. Leplus published a report about his practice of sonopuncture. He mentions that his invention “transmits to the desired point a vibration at audible frequency and both tonifies and disperses, better than massage and the same as moxa.”
Dr. Irving Oyle of California has claimed to have met with success in his attempts to treat a variety of diseases such as anxiety, allergic dermatitis, lower back pain, and dysmenorrhea using sonopuncture.
For children, small sound heads are used to target acupuncture points.
For adults, medium or large-sized sound heads are used.
For acupuncture points in the ear, vagina, and rectum, special auricular sound heads are used.
To control pain, special roller electrodes are used to provide transcutaneous stimulation.
Sonopuncture can be done quickly, with each acupuncture point needing about 30-60 seconds of stimulation.
Any Precautions, Contraindications, or Interactions Sonopuncture has been found to be safe and effective. It is advantageous over needle acupuncture because it is painless and is thus, accepted by patients more readily.1
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