After his stroke, James struggled with partial paralysis on his left side. Physical therapy was progressing slowly, and he felt immense frustration. His therapist suggested adding acupuncture to his regimen.
The acupuncturist used a combination of scalp and body points. After several weeks of consistent treatment alongside his physical therapy, James and his therapist noticed a significant acceleration in his progress. The spasticity in his arm and leg lessened, and he began to regain finer motor control in his hand.
The acupuncture sessions seemed to 'wake up' the neural pathways, making his physical therapy exercises more effective. It was the missing piece of the puzzle that helped him regain the confidence and ability to perform daily tasks independently again.