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Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a method of encouraging the body to promote natural healing, to reduce pain, swelling & muscle spasm and to improve function.
This is done by inserting needles and sometimes combining it with electrical stimulation at very precise acupuncture points around the body. The points used are chosen by the physiotherapist based on their experience and the presentation of your symptoms.
You can expect to feel no or only a very minor needle-like discomfort when the needle is inserted, and once the acupuncture point is reached you will feel a more generalised spreading, aching or numbing sensation. This is usually a pleasant sensation but it can be more intense, again depending on the presentation of your problem.
Typically the needles are left in for 10-30 minutes dependent on the presentation of your problem and may be further adjusted by the physiotherapist during the session. After this time the needles are removed with no or minimal discomfort.
At WSP we use Acupuncture to treat the signs and symptoms associated with DPI from a musculoskeletal viewpoint, utilising its effects on pain, swelling and function.
Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment used, or as the support or adjunct to other medial treatment forms in many medical and surgical disorders
But by using acupuncture we can also influence other areas of the body: - promotion of health and well-being,
- prevention of illness,
- treatment of various medical conditions.
While we use acupuncture in its association with pain control, in the hands of a well-trained, predominantly Chinese Medicine practitioner it has much broader applications. The World Health Organization recognizes the use of acupuncture in the treatment of a wide range of medical problems, including: - Digestive disorders: gastritis and hyperacidity, spastic colon, constipation, diarrhea.
- Respiratory disorders: sinusitis, sore throat, bronchitis, asthma, recurrent chest infections.
- Neurological and muscular disorders: headaches, facial tics, neck pain, rib neuritis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, various forms of tendinitis, low back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis.
- Urinary, menstrual, and reproductive problems.
Acupuncture is particularly useful in resolving physical problems related to tension and stress and emotional conditions.
If you have questions about a specific illness or disorder not listed above, you can discuss this with your physiotherapist who may be able to suggest a suitable acupuncturist in your area.
Commonly asked questions about Acupuncture
Click on the links below for answers.
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