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Who has acupuncture?
Many people seek acupuncture to address specific symptoms or conditions, while others do so because they simply feel generally unwell. Some choose acupuncture to improve their overall well-being. It is considered suitable for all ages, including babies and children. Additionally, it can be used alongside conventional medicine.
What happens when I go for treatment?
You will be asked about your current symptoms, the treatment you have received, your medical history, diet, digestive health, sleeping patterns, and emotional state. The acupuncturist is also likely to check your pulse on both wrists and may ask to examine your tongue. The acupuncture points used are not always near the area where you experience problems. For example, although you might have headaches, needles could be inserted into your foot or hand.
How many sessions will I need?
The frequency and length of treatment depend on your individual condition. Some change is usually felt after five treatments, although occasionally only one or two treatments are required. Some patients may need treatment over several months or long-term. Your acupuncturist will normally ask to see you once or twice a week at first.
Should my GP be notified?
If you have been prescribed medication, it makes sense to tell your doctor that you are planning to have acupuncture. You should always inform your acupuncturist about any medication you are taking, as this may influence your response to the treatment.
Is it safe?
Acupuncture has an excellent track record. The needles are single-use, sterile, and disposable. Response to treatment can sometimes include tiredness or mild dizziness, and occasionally minor bruising may occur. However, all such reactions are short-lived.
What does it feel like?
Acupuncture needles are much finer than those used for injections and blood tests. When the needle is inserted, the sensation is often described as a tingling or dull ache.
What can acupuncture do for me?
Acupuncture can be used for pain relief; stress, insomnia, digestive disorders, thyroid problems, hey fever, asthma, skin and hair conditions, urinary infection, prostate trouble, period pain, menopause system, infertility, impotence, addiction control.
Acupuncture is widely considered to be beneficial for a range of illnesses and symptoms, from clearly defined complaints such as headaches, vomiting, neck and back ache, and dental pain, through to more general feelings of ill health such as nausea or low energy.
Acupuncture is often used in the treatment of a variety of conditions and in conjunction with western medicine.
Increasingly women are choosing to have acupuncture to support them through pregnancy, labour and after giving birth.
Acupuncture is widely considered to be beneficial for a range of illnesses and symptoms, from clearly defined complaints such as headaches, vomiting, neck and back ache, and dental pain, through to more general feelings of ill health such as nausea or low energy.
Acupuncture is often used in the treatment of a variety of conditions and in conjunction with western medicine.
Increasingly women are choosing to have acupuncture to support them through pregnancy, labour and after giving birth.
