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What is Acupuncture?
Recommended by NICE Guidelines
Recommended by NICE Guidelines
Acupuncture or dry needling is the insertion of very thin, solid needles into specific area of the body. It is not an injection - hence the term 'dry' needling. It has been used for over 3000 years with increased use in Western medicine over the past 40 years mainly due to increase in scientific evidence to support its use
Recommended by NICE Guidelines
Recommended by NICE Guidelines
Recommended by NICE Guidelines
Acupuncture has been recommended by the National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence for the use in chronic pain. For more information click HERE
How does Acupuncture work?
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How does Acupuncture work?
Acupuncture stimulates the body to produce its own stress reliving chemical call Endorphins and Oxytocin. These are the bodies ‘feel good’ Chemicals. Acupuncture also promotes the release of Melatonin which can enhance a person’s sleep. Acupuncture also stimulates nerve fibres to block pain signals which will help reduce the sensitivity
Acupuncture stimulates the body to produce its own stress reliving chemical call Endorphins and Oxytocin. These are the bodies ‘feel good’ Chemicals. Acupuncture also promotes the release of Melatonin which can enhance a person’s sleep. Acupuncture also stimulates nerve fibres to block pain signals which will help reduce the sensitivity of tender spots or ‘Trigger points’. (2002) Acupuncture association of chartered physiotherapists.