Acupuncture
Acupuncture offers a natural way of dealing effectively with a wide range of health problems, and is free from harmful side-effects. It involves the incision of very fine sterilised needles into acupoints along meridians which form a network of pathways connecting the skin and the internal organs. The aim of acupuncture is to regulate the meridians of the body to unblock the stagnation of Qi (energy) and thus restoring balance and health. Insertion of the needles can cause a slight pricking sensation but once in position the needles are painless and often produce a relaxing sensation. Acupuncture is effective for a number of conditions including those involving muscles, bones and joints, back and neck problems, anxiety, allergies, abdominal and period problems, obesity, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, bedwetting, to name a few. It is a painless and relaxing treatment which has been widely accepted by Western Medicine. There are alternative techniques available for children, or those who have a fear of needles.
These include:
- Acupressure - a technique of applying pressure with the fingers to various points, rather than needles.
- Electro-Acupuncture - applied with or without needles.
The British Medical Acupuncture Society is restricted to experienced acupuncturists
who are fully medically qualified.
