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Is Acupressure Treatment Advisable For Children?

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Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Question: Is it ok to give acupressure or Tui Na while the patient is sleeping??
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
True homeopathy does not work, not advisable while sleeping.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX

Thank you for writing to us with your concern.

Acupressure is not advisable for young children, definitely not while sleeping.

The problem with this method of massage or Tuina is that these massage therapists are not aware of the pediatric physiology and anatomy.

Children are not miniature adults, please understand this very clearly, adult human bodies can bear some rough handling and pressure, but the bones in young children are not mature enough to withstand the pressures and contortions of Tuina.

It will be better to give gentle massages yourself after learning the techniques from a qualified physical therapist under the supervision of a pediatrician.

As for homeopathy, less said the better. If the treatment given is indeed truly homeopathic, then there is not even a single piece of evidence to support the claim that homeopathy works.

You can read the news reports and actual study reports, I am providing you with some links...

http://consultations.nhmrc.gov.au/public_consultations/homeopathy_health

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/mar/11/homeopathy-not-effective-for-treating-any-condition-australian-report-finds

http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmselect/cmsctech/45/4502.htm

http://www.salon.com/2015/11/10/homeopathy_is_pure_quackery_partner/

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines-publications/cam02

It is my duty to inform you, but it is absolutely up to you to make any choice you deem fit for your child.

I hope this will help you make a better informed choice as a parent.

Wishing you and your child good health.

Best regards
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Is Acupressure Treatment Advisable For Children?

Brief Answer: True homeopathy does not work, not advisable while sleeping. Detailed Answer: Hello Mr XXXXXXX Thank you for writing to us with your concern. Acupressure is not advisable for young children, definitely not while sleeping. The problem with this method of massage or Tuina is that these massage therapists are not aware of the pediatric physiology and anatomy. Children are not miniature adults, please understand this very clearly, adult human bodies can bear some rough handling and pressure, but the bones in young children are not mature enough to withstand the pressures and contortions of Tuina. It will be better to give gentle massages yourself after learning the techniques from a qualified physical therapist under the supervision of a pediatrician. As for homeopathy, less said the better. If the treatment given is indeed truly homeopathic, then there is not even a single piece of evidence to support the claim that homeopathy works. You can read the news reports and actual study reports, I am providing you with some links... http://consultations.nhmrc.gov.au/public_consultations/homeopathy_health http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/mar/11/homeopathy-not-effective-for-treating-any-condition-australian-report-finds http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200910/cmselect/cmsctech/45/4502.htm http://www.salon.com/2015/11/10/homeopathy_is_pure_quackery_partner/ http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/guidelines-publications/cam02 It is my duty to inform you, but it is absolutely up to you to make any choice you deem fit for your child. I hope this will help you make a better informed choice as a parent. Wishing you and your child good health. Best regards