What Is Acupuncture?Acupuncture is based on a 5000-year-old system of healing practiced in China and other Eastern countries. Its philosophy is different from the Western model of medicine in that it is based on an energy system known as Qi which moves through a series of channels through the body. How Can Acupuncture Help Me?People use acupuncture for a range of things, both specific and non specific. Some people turn to acupuncture to improve their general sense of well-being, allowing people to feel more positive and relaxed. Others choose choose to have treatment to help maintain good health as a preventative measure.Below are some of the specific symptom or condition.
However in 2009 the National Institute og Health and Clinical Excellence recommended that acupuncture should be made available on the NHS, as a cost effective short term treatment fpr the management of early, peristent non-specific lower back pain. (see NICE CG88 2009). You can find more information on current scientific research into the effectiveness of acupuncture by visiting www.acupuncture.org.uk or by speaking to a British Acupuncture Council registered acupuncturist. What Happens During Treatment?Fine needles are inserted into particular acupuncture points just beneath the body surface. The points are in very specific locations on specific channels.When the needles are first inserted a sensation like a pin prick may be felt, and then the patient may experience a slight aching, or heavy sensation in the limbs and a feeling of relaxation. Response to acupuncture varies; and so does the amount of treatment needed from individual to individual. Some change is usually experienced within five treatments. Occasional treatment thereafter is encouraged to maintain good health and well being. What Are The Professional Qualifications
All practitioners at the Centre are members of either the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), or the Acupuncture Association for Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP). |
