What are the benefits of
acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a safe treatment and can be used to complement western medicine, holistic health therapies and a good lifestyle. There are some specific conditions that acupuncture can support effectively.
Acupuncture is commonly used to treat musculoskeletal injury & pain conditions including back pain, neck pain, knee pain, frozen shoulder, headaches. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), which provides guideline for the NHS, recommends acupuncture for pain conditions due to its treatment efficacy. Acupuncture is thought to reduce pain by promoting the secretion of pain-relieving endorphins as well as reducing inflammation and promoting blood flow.
Pain Conditions
Acupuncture can support women at all stages of their life by promoting overall well-being and supporting hormonal balance. This includes fertility support, hormonal imbalance, menstrual symptoms, menopause, pregnancy support, gynaecological disorders including endometriosis. To find out more, click here.
Women’s Health
General Wellbeing & other commonly treated conditions
As a holistic treatment, acupuncture can be a great tool to promote general well-being
Other commonly treated conditions include Hayfever, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, stress, chronic fatigue.
For more specific information about the above take a look at the Fact Sheets available on the British Acupuncture Council website. If you have a specific request you wish to discuss in-person please contact us today.