Acupuncture is a complementary treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine and based on patterns of energy called Qi (pronounced chi), which flow through the body and are essential for good health and wellbeing. It’s believed that disruptions to this flow are responsible for disease.
A method of balancing the nervous and organ systems, fine needles are used at points on the body to return Qi flow to normal. Helping to alleviate pain and treat various medical conditions. The body has an amazing ability to self-repair and the use of Acupuncture enhances this repair mechanism plus improves recovery time.
It’s used in physiotherapy to complement manipulation, soft tissue mobilisation, exercises provided and other treatments. Offering an integrated approach to the management of all types of acute and chronic pain.
The benefits include:
• Stimulates the human body’s natural healing response
• Releases pain-killing endorphins
• Improves functioning of the hormonal system