Patient's question:
I got divorced from my husband seven years ago. Last year, I finally had a baby, but the baby was diagnosed with cerebral palsy right after birth. Neither of us knew what to do. A friend suggested we try acupuncture for children with cerebral palsy. I want to ask the doctor if it's effective.Doctor's answer:
Acupuncture primarily induces the body's stress response by stimulating fixed points on the body surface. When the body's meridians are unobstructed, acupuncture can help regulate various diseases and also serve as a preventive measure for health maintenance. For children with cerebral palsy, the application of acupuncture treatment can have a positive therapeutic effect. However, achieving relief can be challenging, and it is recommended that patients seek standardized treatment at a hospital and consider acupuncture as a complementary therapy.