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There are 5 major nerves that innervate the ear.

 

1.   Vagus Autonomic is a branch of the PNS

2.   Trigeminal Nerve goes to the facial muscles, nerves and bones

3.   Facial Nerve controls facial m uscles and taste.

4.   Cervical Plexus innervates head, neck and shoulder.

5.   Glossopharyngeal innervates the mouth and throat

 

Laser auriculartherapy is applied to acupuncture points in the ear and meridian points of the body. It does not focus on the acupuncture meridians but on the use of the ear as a localized reflex technique that modulates the central nervous system and endocrine system.

 Auricular therapy points (AT) emerge only when there is pathology. These AT points correspond to anatomy and neurology. AT points have lower skin resistance and this is helpful in locating points. The ear contains tissue from all 3 germ layers from embryological development; endoderm, ectoderm, and mesoderm.

PRECAUTIONS:

• Do not use laser auriculotherapy on anyone with a seizure disorder.
• Not for use or eradiation around the eyes.
• Photosensitizers-Such as St. John’s Wart, Retin-A, Tetracycline.
• Pregnancy
• Cancer-avoid tumor sites
• Be careful over tattoo sites-Gets very warm

 Pulse Frequency:

Continuous wave is the most common. There has been no clinical evidence that changing frequencies per Nogier’s ear frequency zones increases success rates. However, I have found clients can respond better to a frequency change. Always start with continuous wave first and then try 20Hz if desired.

Power Output:

10-500 mW have been used in the industry. I have found the most successful outputs to be either 150 mW, 200mW or 300 mW for auricular points. It is not recommended to go below 150 mW of power. To get 4 joules per point with a 200mW probe on continuous wave frequency each point is treated for 20 seconds. 300mW probes require only 15 seconds. Great results are also possible with a 150mW probe, but the treatment times are longer.

Wavelength:

Red or infrared is fine. Most addiction therapy lasers use a visible red wavelength in the 600nm range. Research has found more success with wavelengths in the 800-900nm range. We prefer the 800-900nm wavelengths because of the deeper penetration power. Note: Infrared lasers are more costly than red, but you get what you pay for. Don’t go cheap or you will pay with decreased success rates. As a side not I prefer Visible Red lasers for auriculotherapy.

Dr. Perry Nickelston, DC

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