The Most Common Running Injuries
Have you experienced any running injuries in your lifetime? With marathon season about to be in full swing, we want to take the chance...
top of page
About Medical Acupuncture
What is it?
Acupuncture is part of an integrated approach in treating pain and inflammation. Fine needles are inserted into the body for therapeutic or preventive purposes. This stimulates sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles. This then encourages the body to release natural substances such as pain-relieving endorphins, responsible for the positive effects experienced with Acupuncture. It can be combined with other treatments as part of a wider course of action. This could be exercise, manual therapy or relaxation techniques.
It is great for:
- Chronic (long-term) pain - Chronic tension-type headaches - Migraines - Joint and muscle pain - Jaw pain - Cancer symptoms such as pain - Feeling sick after surgery - Hay fever relief
Will it help me?
This treatment helps treat a wide range of conditions and patients. It's primarily used to treat pain and inflammation, through the stimulation of the nervous system. Different people respond in different ways, at different rates. While some may feel immediate relief, others may see a gradual improvement after a few sessions. Although this treatment can help to reduce pain, particularly where other conventional treatments have failed, it does not work for everyone.
Electroacupuncture
Electroacupuncture is a form of Acupuncture using small electrical currents to stimulate the needles. It is thought to work by enhancing the effects of traditional Medical Acupuncture. It has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, nausea, and depression. Electroacupuncture stimulates the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body, such as endorphins and enkephalins. This can help reduce pain and inflammation and promote healing. Electroacupuncture may also help to stimulate nerve and muscle tissues. This can improve blood flow and promote tissue regeneration. It has been used to treat a range of conditions, including back pain, osteoarthritis, migraines, and menstrual cramps.
What happens in a treatment?
In an Acupuncture session, fine needles are inserted into the body at certain sites. The needles are disposable, pre-sterilised and individually packaged, with a temporary, sharp pricking sensation on insertion.
A course of sessions is usually recommended in order to see noticeable improvements in the relief of pain. A session will take around 30 minutes. It will involve an assessment of your health, medical history and examination.
This treatment is generally very safe. Serious side effects are very rare – less than one per 10,000 treatments. Drowsiness can occur after treatment in a small number of patients and, if affected, you are advised not to drive.
Medical Acupuncture:
Initial Consultation £65.00 40 min I Follow Up £57.00 40 min I Follow Up Plus £77.00 55 min
Hay fever Acupuncture:
£25.00 15 min
bottom of page