16/11/2023
Happy World Acupuncture Day 📌⭐☯️🤗
☯️How acupuncture works -
Traditional acupuncture is based on the belief that an energy flows through the body in channels called meridians. This life force is known as Qi. When Qi does not flow freely through the body, this can cause illness. Acupuncture can restore the flow of Qi, and so restore health.
Western medical acupuncture (dry needling) is the use of acupuncture following a medical diagnosis. It involves stimulating sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles. This results in a release of pain-relieving endorphins. These naturally released substances are responsible for the beneficial effects experienced with acupuncture.
🙇Use of Acupuncture -
A wide range of health conditions can be treated using acupuncture. Some which include sports injuries, musculoskeletal pain, women's health issues, digestive & respiratory issues, pregnancy, fertility & IVF support, stress & anxiety, emotional issues.
Currently, Nice guidelines recommend acupuncture as a treatment option for chronic pain, chronic tension-type headaches, migraines, prostatitis symptoms and hiccups.
📌How acupuncture is performed-
Very fine sterile needles are inserted into specific points in the body based on your condition. Several points may be used during a typical session, depending on the number of symptoms you have.
Once the needles are in place, they may be left in position from a few minutes up to approximately 30 minutes. You may feel a tingling or a dull ache when the needles are inserted but you should not experience any significant pain.
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