Traditionally, acupuncture was seen to promote the smooth flow of qi or energy through meridians that run through the body and address any imbalances that could result in ill health and pain.
In Western scientific terms, acupuncture works by stimulating the brain and spinal cord to produce natural chemicals in the body. These chemicals include endorphins to relieve pain, oxytocin to reduce stress, melatonin to encourage sleep, serotonin to enhance feelings of well-being and adenosine which reduces inflammation in the body, therefore assisting in the body’s natural healing process. Acupuncture also stimulates nerve fibres to block out pain signals and help to reduce the sensitivity of tender points in the body.
Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions and the evidence base in support of its use is continually growing. Well known for treating chronic pain conditions such as back, neck, shoulder and knee pain, research has also found acupuncture to be helpful in:-
Headaches and migraine
Osteoarthritis
Mental health issues (depression, anxiety, PTSD)
Digestive disorders such as IBS and overactive bladder
Male and female fertility issues and IVF support
Chronic Prostatitis symptoms
Traditionally, acupuncture was seen to promote the smooth flow of qi or energy through meridians that run through the body and address any imbalances that could result in ill health and pain.
In Western scientific terms, acupuncture works by stimulating the brain and spinal cord to produce natural chemicals in the body. These chemicals include endorphins to relieve pain, oxytocin to reduce stress, melatonin to encourage sleep, serotonin to enhance feelings of well-being and adenosine which reduces inflammation in the body, therefore assisting in the body’s natural healing process. Acupuncture also stimulates nerve fibres to block out pain signals and help to reduce the sensitivity of tender points in the body.
Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions and the evidence base in support of its use is continually growing. Well known for treating chronic pain conditions such as back, neck, shoulder and knee pain, research has also found acupuncture to be helpful in:-
Headaches and migraine
Osteoarthritis
Mental health issues (depression, anxiety, PTSD)
Digestive disorders such as IBS and overactive bladder
Male and female fertility issues and IVF support
Chronic Prostatitis symptoms