Acupuncture
Acupuncturists of old were assigned to families to help prevent illness. That’s right! Prevention rather than cure! When the energy in the body is in free flow the body maintains balance and optimal health.
If there was another word to describe Chinese Medicine or Acupuncture, it would be Balance. When the body is in balance healing takes place.
What Is Acupuncture?
Each of the organs of the body has its own associated channel or pathway of energy. These are often referred to as meridians. Very fine needles are inserted into points along the meridians with the aim of bringing the body to a point of balance and harmony.
Acupuncture is widely known for its effectiveness in treating musculo-skeletal injuries but has traditionally been used extensively in the treatment of respiratory, digestive, gynaecological and many other chronic conditions.
What Conditions Can Acupuncture treat? ?
- Digestive disorders – indigestion, reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, fluid retention.
- Headaches – migraine, tension or cluster headaches
- Hypertension
- Asthma, hay fever and sinus conditions
- Coughs, colds and flu
- Menstrual disorders – irregular, painful or heavy periods
- Some forms of infertility – male and female
- Maintenance of wellbeing throughout pregnancy and preparation for labour – morning sickness, heartburn, constipation, headaches, lower back pain, breech or posterior presentation
- Recovery after childbirth – breast feeding difficulties including mastitis, post-natal depression, prolapse conditions, emotional support
- Menopausal symptoms – hot flushes, insomnia, night sweats, bladder irritation, volatile emotions
- Musculo-skeletal disorders – arthritis, back pain, strains and sprains, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow, bursitis, general sporting injuries, polymyalgia rheumatica, fibromyalgia
- Neurological conditions - trigeminal neuralgia, shingles, Bell's palsy, phantom limb pain, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease
- Psychological disorders - post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression
- Skin disorders - psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, acne, scarring
Is Acupuncture Painful?
Mostly, very little if any pain is felt. You may feel tingling, energy sensations, and sometimes a slight ache. These are normal qi (energy) sensations . Many of my clients fall asleep because they are so relaxed!
