Methods of stimulating acupuncture points for treatment of chronic back pain in horses

Horses with chronic back pain of 2 to 108 months' duration were treated using acupuncture (n = 15), laser acupuncture (n = 15), or injection acupuncture (n = 15). Horses were treated once a week for 8 treatments (mean) with needle acupuncture, 11 treatments with laser acupuncture, or 9 treatments with injection acupuncture. After treatment, 37 horses had alleviation of clinical signs of pain and could train and compete: 13 horses treated with needle acupuncture; 11 horses treated with laser acupuncture; and 13 horses treated with injection acupuncture. Seemingly, the 3 types of acupuncture were equally useful for treating horses with chronic back pain.     

Vaporizer position.

The vaporizers that are positioned outside of the circle have known constant output concentrations and are not affected by positive pressure ventilation. The vaporizers that are positioned inside the circle system have unknown, variable output concentrations and are markedly affected by positive pressure ventilation. Either type can be safely used if its operating characteristics are understood.