Acupuncture
– ACUPUNCTURE
– ELECTRO-ACUPUNCTURE
– CUPPING
– EAR ACUPUNCTURE
In the UK, an increasing number of people are discovering the benefits of acupuncture. Some seek it to address specific symptoms, manage pain, reduce their reliance on medication, or even avoid surgery. Others choose acupuncture to naturally support their health and maintain a sense of wellbeing.
Acupuncture is suitable for all ages and can be used alongside conventional medicine.
Traditional Chinese Medicine
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Acupuncture works to help maintain your body’s physical and mental balance (equilibrium). It involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body to regulate the flow of ‘Qi’, your body’s vital energy. In TCM it is believed that the flow of Qi can become disrupted or blocked because of physical trauma, injuries, illness and different lifestyle and environmental reasons such as poor diet, poor posture, overwork and emotional upset. This can result in symptoms of pain, ill-health or a general feeling of being unwell.
Electro-Acupuncture involves the delivery of mild electrical stimulation through some of the inserted acupuncture needles at specific points.
Cupping involves the application of circular cups to the skin. A vacuum is produced in each cup by a flame and this causes the underlying tissue to stretch into the cup through suction.
Ear Acupuncture is the stimulation of acupuncture points on the external ear surface for the diagnosis and treatment of health conditions in other areas of the body.
The World Health Organisation published an official report listing several symptoms, conditions and diseases that have been shown in controlled trials to be treated effectively by acupuncture. These include:
– Headaches
– Facial pain and paralysis
– Digestive disorders
– Circulatory disorders
– Nausea and vomiting
– Post-operative pain
– Strokes
– Essential hypertension
– Lower back pain
– Neck pain
– Sciatica
– Tennis elbow
– Knee pain
– Dental pain
– Arthritis
– Sprains
– Hay fever
– Induction of labour
– Allergic rhinitus
– Leucopenia
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