Acupuncture is a complementary medicine in which fine needles are inserted into the skin at certain points on the body. It is one of the safest medical treatments on offer in the UK.
Acupuncture may stimulate nerves and muscle tissues and this may be responsible for any beneficial effects along with restoring the flow of blood and energy through the body, which helps to restore health.
Acupuncture may be beneficial for a variety of conditions, including:
- anxiety
- back pain
- chronic pain
- frozen shoulder
- fibromyalgia
- headache/migraines
- irritable bowel
- post-operative pain
- sciatica
- sports injuries
- stress
- tennis elbow