Acupuncture

Traditional Chinese or Japanese acupuncture is based on the premise that it can restore the flow of Qi, and energy that flows through your body.   Western medical acupuncture is a therapeutic modality involving the insertion of fine needles; it is an adaptation of traditional acupuncture and uses similar meridian channels. Western acupuncture works by stimulating the nervous system both locally, in the area the needle is inserted, and centrally in the brain and spinal cord.  It is more often used by conventional healthcare practitioners.

Western acupuncture is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal pain, including stiffness, trigger points pain and acute lower back pain.  It’s also effective in treating nausea during pregnancy, addictions and long-term conditions, such as tendonitis and chronic pain.