Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body. It’s based on the idea of balancing the flow of energy, or “qi” (pronounced “chee”), along pathways called meridians. Acupuncture can bring relief to both acute and chronic pain.
I practice Western Acupuncture. Western acupuncture, often referred to as “medical acupuncture,” is a practice that blends traditional Chinese acupuncture techniques with a more scientific understanding of anatomy and physiology. While it retains some concepts from traditional acupuncture, such as the use of needles to stimulate points on the body, it tends to focus more on Western medical principles and research-based outcomes. Acupuncture has become well known and widely accepted for its ability to help to help pain relief.
Acupuncture offers an alternative in pain relief for those wanting to avoid or minimise pain medications. It is widely used and has been well researched for its role in pain management. Over 10 years in clinical practice has maintained a special interest in musculoskeletal and pain management. We use high quality stainless steel single usable needles.
I find Acupuncture treatment benefits following conditions:
- Sports injuries
- Low back /Neck pain
- Neck & shoulder pain
- Headaches & migraines
- Achilles tendinitis
- osteoarthritic knee & hip pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis elbow
- Frozen shoulder
- Sciatica
- Sacro-illiac joint pain
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)
- Fibromyalgia
- Buttock pain
- Coccyx pain
- Trigeminal neuralgia
