Acupuncture is a system of medicine originating from China and other Oriental countries. It is now recognised as an effective form of medicine here in Britain. Some people come to acupuncture as their first choice of health care while others find it beneficial alongside other medical approaches and different treatments.
Acupuncture treats both the presenting symptom and the underlying cause. It treats the whole person with their problems and not just the symptom or condition in isolation. It is the strength of this combined and holistic approach that helps to encourage significant change.
An acupuncturist will gently place fine needles into the surface of the skin. This treatment will stimulate change along the channels of energy distributed throughout the body. The aim is to encourage the patient’s own energy to return to health and balance – ill health being a fundamental state of imbalance. When a person is able to sustain balance then they have the opportunity to live to their full potential.
Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions including: