Acupuncture is a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes. It is used in many NHS GP practices, as well as in most pain clinics and hospices in the UK. Acupuncture is often seen as a form of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM).
Acupuncture
15 Minute Assessment
Free
Consultation
15 Minutes
Currently, NICE only recommends considering acupuncture as a treatment option for:
- chronic (long-term) pain
- chronic tension-type headaches
- migraines
- prostatitis symptoms
Acupuncture is also often used to treat other conditions and symptoms, including:
- joint and muscle pain
- jaw pain
- cancer symptoms such as pain
- side effects of cancer treatment such as feeling or being sick from
- chemotherapy
- feeling sick or being sick after surgery
It is a great way of getting some professional advice to either put your mind at rest or to progress on to booking a full session and to using our range of services. You can also speak to an experienced and qualified practitioner while at the same time meeting the person who you would be working with in subsequent session.