Acupuncture
Acupuncture for pain relief is also available at Felixstowe Road Chiropractic Clinic. Lisa Liburd is a auricular acupuncturist who has been practising for 6 years .
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the oldest recorded forms of medicine having been used for over 3,000 years in China. There are several theories as to how the effects are produced. The important thing is that it does work and that any side effects are extremely rare. The traditional Chinese view is that Qi (energy) flows freely when the body is in a healthy state. If there is a problem, energy stagnates. The stimulation of appropriate acupuncture points frees this stagnation.
Research
Research has been able to show that acupuncture stimulates the brain to produce natural pain relieving chemicals — endorphins. These assist the body to heal itself and gain pain relief. There is now increasing scientific evidence to support the effects of acupuncture.
Is Acupuncture Safe?
Acupuncture is safe when practised by AACP members, who are trained to use the strictest hygiene and therefore only use pre-sterilised disposable needles. Other means of stimulating acupuncture points by massage (acupressure), heat, electrical, ultrasound and laser may be used.
Conditions that may be helped by Acupuncture
- Pain
- Arthritis and rheumatism
- Sports injuries
- Back and neck pain
- Headaches and dizzyness
- Stress related difficulties
- Muscle and Joint problems
It is often worth trying Acupuncture for musculoskeletal conditions that have not responded well to other treatments.
