Acupuncture London as a form of remedial treatment.

Acupuncture is a form of Chinese medicine that focuses on inserting needles into pressure points in a person’s body so as to re-energise them. The ‘acupuncture points’ are said to stimulate the nervous system, thus causing a release of chemicals that creates a reaction in the body that reduces pain and restores a healthy balance.

Acupuncture London

This form of treatment has for many years been seen in the UK as complimentary medicine, but there is now a growing trend for GPs to recommend this in support of physiotherapy and osteopathy.

As children can be frightened of needles a form of acupuncture called Shonishin is used on them, and it is non-invasive. It is a form of stimulation of the body through rubbing, tapping and massaging. The use of this type of acupuncture focuses on physiological illnesses such as bed-wetting and behavioural issues.

Facial acupuncture is for the regeneration of the skin and involves the use of gold plated needles and Chinese herbal facemasks. The combination of these two will rejuvenate the skin and bring back a tightness and glow that was previously absent.

Auricular Acupuncture

Auricular acupuncture, as it names suggests, is focused around the ears. It involves sending messages to the brain through the insertion of needles in certain nominated parts of the ear. It has no danger attached to it and is a purely therapeutic treatment.

Cupping is totally non-invasive and involves placing a small cup over the skin and then drawing the skin into the cup, so as to stimulate circulation of blood and also the lymph glands. It is an aid to deep tissue injuries.

Gua Sha is another non-invasive form of acupuncture that creates a harsh stimulation of the body and is of benefit in reducing both internal and external pain. It use can also assist in the treatment of colds, bronchitis and asthma.

Moxibustion, which involves the placing of a hot piece of moxa on the body, is applied for the treatment of joint pain, muscular pain, menstrual pain and  non-specific pain.

Acupuncture is now seen as having remedial value and as not being injurious to the recipient.

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