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Since the stroke, your body no longer feels the same as before.
Movement of an arm or leg is restricted. Grasping, walking, or everyday movements suddenly become difficult. There may also be numbness, tingling, or reduced sensation.
Everyday life has changed – and at the same time you ask yourself the question:
How much function can I regain?
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone.
The first three months after a stroke are considered a particularly important phase for the brain's functional recovery. Therefore, I recommend starting treatment as soon as possible after discharge from the hospital – in addition to the rehabilitation prescribed by your doctor!
Symptoms
Hemiplegia or hemiparesis can manifest itself in very different ways. Patients often report:
Paralysis or weakness on one side of the body
Reduced strength
Limited mobility
Sensory disturbances
Tingling or numbness
difficulties walking
Unsafe balance
Limited fine motor skills
Muscle stiffness or spasticity
Difficulty grasping or holding objects
Possible medical diagnoses
Hemiplegia often results from:
Ischemic stroke
Brain hemorrhage
Hemiparesis after stroke
Neurological damage to the brain
Neurological rehabilitation usually begins in the hospital and is then continued on an outpatient or inpatient basis.
The first three months after a stroke are considered a particularly important phase of rehabilitation. During this period, the brain possesses the greatest capacity to reorganize itself (neuroplasticity). Studies show that a large part of functional recovery can occur in this early phase. Therefore, rehabilitation should be continued consistently as soon as possible after discharge from the hospital.
Improvements are still possible with increasing time, but they often proceed more slowly and require more time and training.
My approach
In the case of hemiplegia, my focus is not solely on the affected muscles.
The crucial question is:
How can we support the nervous system as early as possible in rebuilding lost functions?
Therefore, I recommend starting the treatment as soon as possible after discharge from the hospital and using it in addition to the medically prescribed rehabilitation.
With the 5XPain™ method, I combine medical acupuncture with my understanding of nervous system regulation. The goal is to provide the best possible support for the brain and body during this important rehabilitation phase.
Many patients report changes during treatment such as:
improved sensitivity
Tingling in previously numb areas
lighter movements
Increased body awareness
improved movement quality
What can change again
Every regained function means a little more independence.
Many patients are working towards regaining their health:
to be able to go more safely
to be able to grasp an object
to raise the arm higher
to eat independently
to dress herself again
To navigate stairs more safely
to improve the balance
to feel more sensitivity in arm or leg
to make everyday life more self-determined again
Even small improvements can significantly ease everyday life.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should acupuncture treatment begin?
In my experience, treatment should begin as soon as possible after discharge from the hospital and complement existing neurological rehabilitation. The first three months are considered a particularly valuable phase for functional recovery.
Can acupuncture replace physiotherapy?
Book an appointment
After a stroke, every phase of rehabilitation counts.
If you would like to supplement your neurological rehabilitation and find out if the 5XPain™ method is suitable for your situation, I look forward to meeting you in person.