Question
What are the symptoms of cerebral palsy, and how should I treat it?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a comprehensive syndrome caused by non-progressive brain damage and developmental defects from the embryonic period to infancy, characterized primarily by motor impairments and postural abnormalities. Common complications include intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, sensory impairments, communication disorders, and behavioral abnormalities. Acupoint therapy and massage techniques are believed to promote blood circulation, improve tissue blood flow, relieve muscle spasms, correct limb deformities caused by soft tissue contracture, and enhance limb mobility. Acupoint therapy involves applying point, press, knock, pinch, and patting techniques to specific areas of the patient’s body. Each session lasts 20 to 30 minutes, with five sessions per week, making up a course of 40 sessions. Massage techniques also have the effects of activating blood circulation, calming the liver and wind, strengthening the spleen and benefiting Qi, and harmonizing Yin and Yang. They have a positive clinical significance in promoting the recovery of limb function in cerebral palsy patients and preventing the occurrence of limb deformities. When you notice a child showing signs of motor impairments and postural abnormalities during their growth process, you may start to worry whether it is a symptom of cerebral palsy (brain palsy). Cerebral palsy is a syndrome caused by non-progressive brain damage and developmental defects from the embryonic period to infancy, which may lead to motor function impairments and is often accompanied by other complications such as intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, sensory impairments, communication disorders, and behavioral abnormalities. If your child exhibits these symptoms, you may wonder how to treat cerebral palsy. In traditional Chinese medicine, there are two common methods: acupoint therapy and massage techniques. These two methods…