WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is a comprehensive system of treatment which involves stimulating acupuncture points with the use of very fine needles.
Acupuncture is now viewed as a mainstream intervention rather than an alternative medicine, with a large base of robust, peer reviewed and evidence based research: BAcC, BMAS, NICE.
It is used in the management of many conditions in hospitals and healthcare settings throughout the world.
It is known that acupuncture effects changes in the immune, hormonal, muscle, joint, respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous system functioning. It can have specific effects on the body's various organ systems.
Acupuncture makes use of mapped connections and pathways throughout the body, using specific points to effect change and to encourage healthy function and balance within the interconnected body-mind.
What Can it Treat?
As such acupuncture can be useful for a wide variety of conditions and symptoms.
It can be especially useful for
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Pain conditions
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Headache and migraine
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Stress and emotional wellbeing
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Musculoskeletal conditions - eg. joint, muscle, nerve, neck, back pain
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Allergies
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Immune system functioning eg. autoimmune disorders, CFS, ME, post viral conditions
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Digestive disorders
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Endocrine balance eg. healthy menstrual cycle, perimenopause, menopuse
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Urinary and reproductive system symptoms
Are There Any Side Effects?
When administered by trained Professional Acupuncturists* acupuncture is one of the safest medical interventions with few side effects.
Many people feel increased levels of energy, relaxation and well-being after treatment.
*Members of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) have a minimum of 3-4 years of degree or MSc level training in acupuncture, eastern medical theory and western medicine.