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9. Acupuncture and Moxibustion
Acupuncture and moxibustion have been used for thousands of years by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Many conventional MDs refer patients for acupuncture as a treatment of OAB. These Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques correct imbalances of energy and remove blockages that may be causing symptoms.
You may obtain some relief after the first treatment, but the effects of the therapy are cumulative. With each treatment, your symptoms may improve and your general level of wellness will be enhanced.
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners view OAB as an energetic disturbance which has physical components. They differentiate several types of OAB. For example, if you suffer primarily from incontinence, a TCM practitioner would likely say that you have a different imbalance than a person whose main problem is urgency. The treatments are individualized, based upon specific symptoms and energetics.
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