What is traditional acupuncture?
Traditional acupuncture is a healthcare system based on ancient principles which go back nearly two thousand years. It has a very positive model of good health and function, and looks at pain and illness as signs that the body is out of balance. The overall aim of acupuncture treatment, then, is to restore the body's equilibrium.What makes this system so uniquely suited to modern life is that physical, emotional and mental are seen as interdependent, and reflect what many people perceive as the connection between the different aspects their lives.
Based on traditional belief, acupuncturists are trained to use subtle diagnostic techniques that have been developed and refined for centuries. The focus is on the individual, not their illness, and all the symptoms are seen in relation to each other. Each patient is unique; two people with the same western diagnosis may well receive different acupuncture treatments.
Traditional acupuncturists believe that the underlying principle of treatment is that illness and pain occur when the body's qi, or vital energy, cannot flow freely. There can be many reasons for this; emotional and physical stress, poor nutrition, infection or injury are among the most common. By inserting ultra-fine sterile needles into specific acupuncture points, a traditional acupuncturist seeks to re-establish the free flow of qi to restore balance and trigger the body's natural healing response.
Traditional acupuncture has a long history of adapting to new cultures in which it is practised. Its growing popularity and acceptance in the West may well promote yet more new and exciting variations on the ancient themes.
A growing body of evidence-based clinical research shows that traditional
acupuncture safely treats a wide range of common health problems.
Is Acupuncture safe?
There are absolutely no harmful side effects from acupuncture treatment. All the needles we are using are disposable. They are used once and discarded in accordance with medical biohazard regulations and guidelines. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is much less than using a hypodermic needles.
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments required varies depending on the nature of the illness and the patient's general state of health. It is highly recommended to follow the treatment plan and complete the course of therapy to restore health.
There are absolutely no harmful side effects from acupuncture treatment. All the needles we are using are disposable. They are used once and discarded in accordance with medical biohazard regulations and guidelines. The risk of bruising and skin irritation is much less than using a hypodermic needles.
How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments required varies depending on the nature of the illness and the patient's general state of health. It is highly recommended to follow the treatment plan and complete the course of therapy to restore health.
The person who takes medicine must recover twice, once from the disease and once from the medicine."William Osler, M.D