What is autonomic imbalance?
(Autonomic imbalance)
◆What is autonomic nervous system disorder?
<Medical classification and background>
"Autonomic nervous system disorder" refers to a breakdown in the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems.
It refers to a condition in which the body and mind's regulatory functions do not function properly.
Symptoms often classified as autonomic nervous system dysfunction
Fatigue, dizziness, headache, palpitations, shortness of breath
・Gastrointestinal problems (loss of appetite, constipation, diarrhea)
Cold hands and feet, hot flashes, excessive sweating
Insomnia, anxiety, and decreased concentration
- Hormonal imbalances such as PMS and menstrual irregularities
Main Background
・Continued stress and tension: Continuing sympathetic dominance makes it difficult to relax
・Irregular lifestyle: Lack of sleep, a nocturnal lifestyle, etc. disrupt the rhythm
Changes in climate and air pressure: Affects people who are sensitive to environmental stress
・Menopause and puberty: Autonomic nerves are easily disturbed due to fluctuations in hormone balance.
Accumulation of physical fatigue: Muscle tension and chronic pain can also be triggers
Medically, it is described as "a condition in which there is no clear underlying disease but a variety of symptoms appear," and it is characterized by the fact that even psychosomatic and internal medicine departments often cannot find a clear treatment.
<東洋医学の見解>
東洋医学では、自律神経の乱れを「気の流れの失調 」「臓腑のバランスの崩れ」と捉え、
以下のような考え方があります。
=主な原因タイプ=
◆肝気鬱結（かんきうっけつ）：
ストレスや感情の抑圧で「肝の気」が滞り、イライラ・不眠・月経不調などが現れる
◆心脾両虚（しんぴりょうきょ）：
過労や悩みごとで「心」と「脾（胃腸）」が弱り、不安感・夢の多い眠り・食欲不振が出やすくなる
◆腎陰虚（じんいんきょ）：
慢性的な疲労や加齢により「腎の潤い」が不足し、のぼせ・耳鳴り・不眠などの症状が起こる
◆気血不足・気虚：
エネルギーや血の不足により、疲れやすく、立ちくらみや不安感、冷えなどが生じやすくなる
鍼灸での対応自律神経の乱れに対しては、体質や症状に合わせたツボ刺激で全身のバランスを整えながら、神経の働きを穏やかに調整していきます。局所治療よりも、全身調整型の施術が中心となるのが特徴です。
About our treatments
We select acupressure points that will relieve tension and promote relaxation according to the individual's constitution and current condition.
People with autonomic nervous system disorders often also have cold stomachs and legs, and we can gently remedy this with moxibustion and warm manual techniques.
◆ Patients' voices
[40s female, company employee]
For the past few years, I had been feeling unwell for some reason. I couldn't get rid of my fatigue even after sleeping, I would suddenly break out in sweats, and I had mood swings. I wondered if this was menopause, but I didn't know what to do and was anxious.
Then I learned that my condition was related to an imbalance in my autonomic nervous system, so I started going to this acupuncture clinic.
For the first month, I went to the hospital once or twice a week, and as my condition gradually stabilized, I now go for maintenance visits once a month to monitor my condition.
The treatment was very thorough, and I felt a comfortable sensation of my body warming up. I felt my rhythm gradually becoming more regular with each treatment.
Now I can wake up easily in the morning and go to work with the same energy as before.
I feel like my mind has become lighter by having time to "face my own body." I would like to continue this.
[ 30代男性・会社員 ]
夜も寝つけない、眠れても何度も目が覚めてしまう…という日が続き、日中もぼんやりして集中力が続かず、仕事に行くのも正直しんどい時期がありました。
病院に行くほどでもないと思いつつも、「このままだと本当にダメになる」と感じて、こちらの鍼灸院に通ってみることにしました。
当初は週1回のペースで2ヶ月ほどしっかり通い、睡眠の質が改善してからは月2回のペースを保っています。仕事やストレスの状況によっては週1回に戻すこともあり、柔軟に調整しています。
施術を重ねるうちに少しずつ眠れる日が増えてきて、気持ちにも余裕が出てきたのを感じています。
今では「今日はちゃんと眠れそうだな」と思える日が増え、気がつくと朝起きるのがつらくない日も出てきました。
身体が整うと、こんなにも心にも変化があるんだと実感しています。自分のペースで、これからも続けていきたいです。
