Acupuncture

 

 

 

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Acupuncture

A healthcare system based on ancient principles

  

Acupuncture is used by many of the world’s greatest athletes, sports people, and celebrities to treat musculoskeletal conditions and relieve pain.

 

NJD Sports Injury Clinic use acupuncture to reduce pain and to treat many musculo-skeletal conditions including sports injuries. Acupuncture is  supplemented by other forms of treatments to provide a more comprehensive holistic approach.

   

Acupuncture goes back nearly 2,000 years

Acupuncture is a form of ancient Chinese medicine which goes back nearly two thousand years, and is now widely used and accepted all over the world. Fine needles are inserted into the skin at certain points on the body. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions / health problems; the overall aim is to restore the body's equilibrium. Patients often notice an improved sense of wellbeing after treatment.
 

How does it work?

   

Ancient Chinese philosophy states that acupuncture restores the balance of Yin and Yang by freeing our life energy or qi (chi) that flows through channels (known as meridians) under the skin. By inserting very fine sterile needles into channels that have become blocked, the acupuncturist stimulates the body's healing response and thereby helps to restore its natural balance. Different combinations of points are used to treat different conditions; the needles stay in for about 30 minutes.

A possible scientific explanation for acupuncture is that the insertion of needles stimulates deep sensory nerves in the body that cause a chemical release of endorphins and other substances. These substances, once released in the body, can help with pain relief and assist healing.


Evidence-based clinical research

All health professionals have a duty of care, ethically, morally and professionally to provide only safe and effective treatments. Therefore, like all forms of medical treatment, the chosen pathway(s) should be justified and based on clinical research evidence. A growing body of evidence-based research in the support of acupuncture is available on The British Acupuncture Council website evidence-based clinical research .

 

The (WHO) recommends acupuncture

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends acupuncture as an effective treatment for over forty medical problems, including allergies, respiratory conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, gynecological problems, nervous conditions, and disorders of the eyes, nose and throat, and childhood illnesses, among others.