FAQs

WHAT ACUPUNCTURE CAN HELP

Acupuncture is widely considered to be beneficial for a range of illnesses and symptoms, from clearly defined complaints to more general feelings of ill health and low energy.

British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has introduced some fact sheets for with many conditions to provide a summary of the study how beneficial acupuncture is. These include:

Insomnia, Anxiety, Stress, Depression
Women’s Health (Dysmenorrhoea, PMS, Infertility, Menopause Symptoms etc)
Male Infertility
Genitals and Urology (Cystitis, Urinary Incontinence etc)
Muscle, Bones and Nerves (Sciatica, Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Sports Injuries, Bells Palsy, Neuropathic Pain etc)
Digestive System (Nausea, Vomiting, IBS, Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders etc)
Allergic Rhinitis, Hay Fever
Colds and Flu
Skin Conditions (Eczema, Psoriasis etc)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia
Headaches, Migraines

WHAT HAPPENS DURING MY VISIT

When you visit the clinic, you are first asked what the problem is and your general health condition. To help with the diagnosis, your pulse is taken and your tongue is observed.

IS THE NEEDLE PAINFUL?

The needles are very thin and gently inserted so you often do not feel the needles being inserted. After a needle is inserted you might feel a mild, dull ache or a slight tingling sensation. This may be a sign that the treatment is working and the acupuncture point is being activated. Feelings of warmth may arise at the acupuncture points.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I VISIT FOR TREATMENT?

It depends on each person and each condition. It will probably be recommended to come once a week or every two weeks. Generally, one course is six treatments and some people may come for wellbeing maintenance.