Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a 2000 year old healing modality that has modern clinical applications. It works by influencing blood flow and nerve pathways, reducing pain and inflammation, and restoring healthy function in body systems.

According to the World Health Organisation, acupuncture is an effective treatment for a large number of conditions as demonstrated in clinical trials including:

• Back pain, neck pain and sciatica

• Sporting injuries

• Headache and migraine

• Arthritis and joint pain

• Depression, stress and anxiety

• Pregnancy and IVF support

• Morning sickness, labour facilitation and breech correction

• Hayfever and sinusitis

• Menstrual pain and gynaecological symptoms

• Menopausal symptoms

• Gut symptoms including IBS, gastritis, reflux

• Facial, jaw and dental pain

• Hypertension and stroke rehabilitation

• Chemotherapy and radiotherapy symptom relief

Curious about the idea of using needles to reduce your pain, and wonder what acupuncture feels like? You may experience a slight initial sensation with the insertion of these fine needles or you may not feel anything! People generally find the whole experience very relaxing overall. Your first appointment and treatment may take up to 60 minutes and repeat consultations will be 45 minutes.

We may also use an electro-acupuncture machine to reduce certain types of pain and a technique called cupping to relieve muscle tension.

It is important to note that ‘dry needling’ is a different technique to acupuncture. Some practitioners may use this localised approach alongside their other main treatment modality. A registered acupuncturist has studied the sophisticated principles of acupuncture, combining modern clinical applications with traditional methods that have stood the test of time.