how does acupunture work?

Simply put, acupuncture helps facilitate the body’s ability to heal itself

Acupuncture is a natural and holistic approach to understanding disease processes. Treatment doesn’t just address the presenting signs and symptoms, but targets the underlying causes of disease.

Acupuncture is effective in the treatment of a wide range of health conditions. It can also assist with general health maintenance and disease prevention. By strengthening and enhancing the body’s normal functions, the immune system is boosted and general wellbeing promoted.

what can acupuncture treat?

Almost anything!

The Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association and the World Health Organisation list the following as just some of the conditions can be treated with acupuncture:

• Painful conditions - headache, migraine, arthritis, colic, post-operative pain, dental analgesia
• Musculoskeletal conditions - sports injuries, back and neck pain, tennis elbow
• Emotional conditions - stress, anxiety, insomnia, mood swings, depression
• Neurological conditions - sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, peripheral neuropathy, Bell’s palsy, sequelae of stroke
• Gynaecological conditions - painful or irregular periods, PMS, menopausal syndrome
• Pregnancy and labour - infertility, morning sickness, induction of labour, assistance with pain and length of labour
• Gastrointestinal disorders - nausea, vomiting, IBS, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, gastro-oesophageal reflux
• Ear, nose and throat - sinusitis, rhinitis, allergies, asthma, tonsillitis, common cold
• Urogenital disorders - urinary tract infection, prostatitis, impotence, retained urine
• Cardiovascular disorders - high or low blood pressure, angina, heart rate or rhythm disorders
• Addictions - such as smoking or drug withdrawal
• Other - chronic fatigue syndrome, pain and medication side-effect management during prolonged and severe illness

Acupuncture is a safe, effective, drug-free option for your health care.