WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE

TRADITIONAL ACUPUNCTURE THEORY

The basic principle of traditional acupuncture is the belief that illness and pain are caused when the body's Qi (vital energy) cannot flow freely.

There are many possible reasons for this;

emotional and physical stress, poor nutrition, infection, injuries or trauma are the most common.

Qi circulates the body through acupuncture points or meridians.

Appropriate acupuncture points within the meridian are stimulated by inserting fine sterile needles which may free stagnation, increase QI or reduce excess QI to the specific area or organ.

This will then re-establish a normal QI flow and balance. As a result, it triggers the body's natural healing response.