Energy and current flow in nerves

The action potential is the most important discharge of energy or current released in the neuron. It allows the transmission of this current to proceed along the axon of the neuron to the next synapse and is the normal function of the neuronal cell body and its axon.

When the current reaches the next synapse, it also creates depolarization and this energy proceeds along the whole neuron like a chain of dominoes. The next synapse along the neuron may be another gland or muscle and this then releases the bodies natural substances, such as neurotransmitters to the local area, spinal and supraspinal levels or neurohormones into the blood stream, or contraction of muscles may occur according to the locality of the neuron.

The substances and reactions released as a result of the neuronal discharge allows the body to react normally to the constant changes occurring during the activities of homeostasis of the organism. Injury or disease causes edema, inflammation, neuronal dysfunction, circulatory disturbances and lack of oxygen supply to the tissues or organ systems.

If there is poor transmission or even cessation of activity along the neuron, as a result of an injury or disease process, the system cannot conduct its action potentials along the neurons and the homeostatic and regenerative mechanisms are disturbed.

Inflammation in the tissue promotes the build up of chemical wastes, which may also interfere with neural transmission. This may be caused by mechanical, chemical or electrical disturbance to the neuronal complex.

If the action potential mechanism can be restored to normal, injury and disease can be affected at a cellular level and the health or normal nerve conduction of the organism can be improved and in certain circumstances, regained. This is possible with the use of Acutouch therapy.

Acutouch Therapy is therefore multifaceted:
· It not only increases circulation to damaged tissue but is also able to increase the oxygen carrying capacity of the blood;
· It facilitates the restoration of normal nerve function, which in itself has numerous beneficial effects in the body and;
· Through the stimulation of A delta and C fibers it plays a significant role in pain control.

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