Paralysis is the disease of nervous system. It is divided into 2 parts :-
• Sensory – loss of senses.
• Motor – loss of movements.
It can occur simultaneously or individually. It can be further divided into the following types :
• Ascending motor paralysis – paralysis starting in lower parts & going to upper parts of the body.
• Locomotor ataxia, paraplegia: paralysis of lower limps.
• Paralysis agitans : trembling of paralyzed parts such as upper limbs, face, lower limbs or whole body.
• Facial paralysis: paralysis of face, either right or left side.
• Hemiplegia: paralysis of half side of the body either right side or left.
• Monoplegia: paralysis of a single limb.
Causes of paralysis: -
• Cerebrovascular injury ( injury to blood vessels of the brain).
• Encephalitis ( inflammation of brain )
• Multiple sclerosis
• Hysterical paralysis.
• Thrombosis (blood clot in the circulation).
• Parkinsonism.
• Injury to spinal cord.
Acupressure treatment for paralysis:
Du 20
Li 4, 11
TW 5
H 7
Ex 6
St 36, 44
GB 34
UB 62
For urine incontinence
Local points : CV 2 & other CV channel points.
Distal points : Sp 6, K 3
Reflex points: spinal column, brain, pituitary & all glands, kidneys.