Method and device for the treatment of anxiety disorders

Details Method and device for the treatment of anxiety disorders Method and device for the treatment of anxiety disorders

2000-05-15

2008-08-12

Manahan, Todd E. (Department: 3731)

Surgery

Instruments

External pressure applicator

Reexamination Certificate

active

07410493

ABSTRACT:
A method and device for the treatment of anxiety disorder, including panic attacks. A hammer is used to tap the cutaneous region of the bladder channel on the back until the skin turns pink. The skin on the abdomen, arms, legs, and buttocks can also be used for treatment. The hammer preferably has a magnetic piece in one end of the hammer head. The method can treat anxiety disorder including panic attack, general anxiety, phobia, posttraumatic stress disorder, stress related tension headache, insomnia, and any stress. Patients can use the hammer to treat themselves at home, office, and during traveling. The method and device are simple, effective, nontoxic, safe, have no side effects, inexpensive, and convenient.

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