Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
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Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture has been practised for thousands of years and offers an effective, drug-free complement or alternative to Western Medicine. A very wide range of physical and emotional conditions can be treated without the risk of side-effects using this branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine, which also includes fire cupping, heat lamp therapy and electro-acupuncture.
Chinese Medicine theory is holistic and views all symptoms (including psychological and emotional) as linked into recognisable patterns of illness. The underlying cause of a condition can often be recognised in Chinese Medicine terms and treated with long lasting results. Acupuncture is used to 'harmonise and rebalance' the system, stimulating local healing and gently guiding the whole body back towards good health. A patient may also need to consider changes in their lifestyle to prevent a problem recurring in the future.
Acupuncture needles are very fine, nothing like the hyperdermic needles used for injections, and are not painful - a dull, dragging sensation is what we try and acheive. Members of the British Acupuncture Council are comprehensively trained (minimum 3 years) and adhere to strict codes of practice, only using sterile disposable needles. Most patients find these treatments very relaxing and some even fall asleep.
Treatable Conditions
The NHS now recommends acupuncture for lower back pain and headache.
Traditional Chinese Acupuncture can treat a very wide range of conditions including:
Musculoskeletal
Back pain, Stiff neck, Arthritic pain, Sciatica, Knee problems, Tennis elbow, Golfers elbow, Tendonitis, Carpel tunnel syndrome.
Gynaecological
Irregular periods, Painful periods, Pre-menstrual syndrome, Infertility, IVF support, Menopausal symptoms.
During Pregnancy
Morning sickness, Sciatica, Back or pelvic pain, Heartburn, Constipation, Foetal repositioning (breech or posterior baby).
Pre-birth acupuncture (from Week 36) - to improve the efficiency of labour - shortens labour time and significantly reduces medical inductions, C-Sections and epidurals.
Acupressure points are taught (to birth partner) to assist with labour progression and pain relief - particularly useful for first time mothers where labour can often stall, resulting in medical intervention.
Headaches and Migraine
Insomnia, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Fatigue
Asthma, Eczema, Hayfever
Digestive disorders - such as IBS
Side effects of Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy
If your condition is not listed above, please call 07787 731 677 to discuss how acupuncture may be able to help you.
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