Abdominal Acupuncture

Abdominal acupuncture is a modern microsystem technique developed within the last 30 years that works through a complete map of the body projected onto the abdominal surface — specifically the Hara (Dantian) energy centre. Eva Hajská needles precise points on the abdomen that correspond to the condition of organs, joints, and body regions elsewhere in the body. Because needles are placed on the torso rather than directly at a pain site, the technique is often used for patients with conditions affecting multiple areas simultaneously or where standard limb-based needling is not appropriate. Conditions addressed include chronic back and joint pain, Parkinson's disease support, stroke rehabilitation, migraines, insomnia, depression, digestive disorders, and gynaecological complaints. Sessions follow the same 60-minute structure as other acupuncture styles offered at this practice.

Abdominal acupuncture (Zhong Wan acupuncture or 'Bo's Abdominal Acupuncture') is a relatively modern addition to the TCM toolkit — the microsystem was formalised approximately 20–30 years ago, though the abdominal region's therapeutic significance within TCM is far older. The system is founded on the concept that the Hara or Dantian — the energetic centre of the body located in the lower abdomen — contains a complete neurological and energetic map of the entire body. Stimulating specific points on this map produces systemic effects on corresponding organs, joints, and body structures, without the practitioner needing to needle the affected area directly. At Celostní medicína a Akupunktura Brno, Eva Hajská uses abdominal acupuncture as one of several needling techniques within her TCM practice, selected when the patient's diagnostic pattern, constitution, or presenting complaint makes it the most appropriate approach. Needles are inserted shallowly into the abdominal skin and subcutaneous layer at mapped coordinates around the navel; the technique produces minimal sensation because the abdominal skin in this region has fewer pain-sensitive nerve endings than the extremities. The clinical application range of abdominal acupuncture is broad. It is particularly valued for complex chronic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system — including chronic lower back pain, spinal disc problems, hip and knee arthritis, and shoulder disorders — where the underlying pattern involves multiple body regions simultaneously. It is also used at this practice for neurological and rehabilitation contexts, including post-stroke recovery and Parkinson's disease symptom management. The systemic effects on the nervous system make it relevant for migraine management, insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Beyond musculoskeletal and neurological applications, abdominal acupuncture is used in gynaecological and reproductive health: endometriosis, menstrual irregularities, and infertility support are within its evidence-informed scope. Asthma and chronic digestive disorders also respond well due to the technique's access to the digestive and respiratory organ projections on the abdominal map. Sessions are structured identically to other acupuncture appointments: 60 minutes total, beginning with TCM diagnostic assessment (tongue, pulse, abdominal palpation) and concluding with post-treatment discussion. Needles remain in place for 20–30 minutes. No special preparation is required beyond standard acupuncture guidelines — loose clothing (with easy access to the abdomen), a light meal beforehand, no alcohol. Patients are advised to rest gently after treatment. A course of 4–8 sessions is typical for chronic presentations.