Laser acupuncture without needles in Munich

In laser acupuncture, acupuncture points are stimulated with laser light rather than needles. Low-power lasers are used, often called soft lasers or low-level lasers. They do not noticeably warm the tissue and do not injure the skin. The method has been used since the 1970s. It is based on the same idea as classic acupuncture: certain points along the meridians are intended to stimulate regulatory processes in the body. It is also discussed whether light of certain wavelengths influences metabolic processes in cells. The evidence for laser acupuncture is considerably thinner than for needle acupuncture. We therefore use it as a complement and explain openly what you can expect.

At our practice we work with laser acupuncture according to Dr. Weber. Together with M. Weber, Prof. Schulte-Uebbing has published several articles on laser applications in gynaecology. These include “Integrative therapy of endometriosis: laser acupuncture and intravenous laser therapy” (ZAA, Journal of Acupuncture and Auriculomedicine, 2014) and “Laser therapy as an integral part of the treatment of hormonal disorders” (9th International ISLA Congress on Medical Laser Applications, Beverungen, 2014). On the thyroid, “Acupuncture, ear acupuncture and phytotherapy for the treatment of Hashimoto's disease” (ZAA, 2015) appeared. These titles, translated here from German, reflect areas of research focus; they are not a promise for your personal treatment.

Both methods use the same points and the same principles. The needle applies a mechanical stimulus, the laser a light stimulus. Laser acupuncture works without puncture, there is no bleeding, and most patients feel hardly anything. This makes it interesting if you are wary of needles or take blood-thinning medication. Needle acupuncture, on the other hand, is better studied scientifically. For chronic lower back and knee pain, it is covered by statutory health insurance under certain conditions; laser acupuncture is not. We decide together which form suits you – sometimes a combination also makes sense.

Prof. Schulte-Uebbing has written numerous publications on acupuncture, ear acupuncture and laser acupuncture. In his practice, laser acupuncture is one building block among several. This applies, for example, to endometriosis, that is, patches of tissue similar to the uterine lining outside the uterus. It also applies to Hashimoto's, a chronic inflammation of the thyroid, and to other hormonal disorders. Here, gynaecological and hormonal assessment always comes first. Only then do we consider whether complementary methods are an option. Besides laser acupuncture, these can include, for example, intravenous laser therapy, infusions or natural hormone therapy. This creates a concept that takes your symptoms, your findings and your wishes into account.

Low-power lasers are considered well tolerated. Unlike needle acupuncture, there are no punctures, no bruises and no wound through which germs could enter. This is why laser acupuncture can also be an option for patients who take blood-thinning medication. Eye protection is important, because direct laser light can damage the retina. For this reason the beam is never pointed at the eyes, and you will usually wear protective goggles. Caution is needed with medication that makes the skin sensitive to light, with skin changes in the treatment area and during pregnancy. Please tell us about your medication and pre-existing conditions before the treatment.