 What is Medical Acupuncture? Medical acupuncture is a powerful treatment which can relieve the symptoms of some physical and psychological conditions and may encourage the patient's body to heal and repair itself, if it is able to do so. Medical acupuncture stimulates the nerves in skin and muscle, and can produce a variety of effects. We know that it increases the body's release of natural painkillers - endorphin and serotonin - in the pain pathways of both the spinal cord and the brain. This modifies the way pain signals are received. Medical acupuncture does much more than reduce pain, and has a beneficial effect on health. Patients often notice an improved sense of wellbeing after treatment. Modern research shows that it can affect most of the body's systems - the nervous system, muscle tone, hormone outputs, circulation, antibody production and allergic responses, as well as the respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The practitioner will assess each patient’s case and treatment will be tailored to the individual; so it is impossible to give more than a general idea of what treatment might involve. Typically, fine needles are inserted through the skin and left in position briefly, sometimes with manual or electrical stimulation. The number of needles varies but may be only two or three. Treatment might be once a week to begin with, then at longer intervals as the condition responds. A typical course of treatment lasts five to eight sessions. What Conditions Respond to Medical Acupuncture? Medical acupuncture is effective in a wide range of painful conditions and is commonly used to treat musculoskeletal pain, for example in the back, neck, shoulders and legs. It has been used successfully in the treatment of headaches, migraines, trapped nerves, chronic muscle strain, sports injuries and various kinds of rheumatic and arthritic pain. Some other situations in which medical acupuncture might be used are bowel or bladder problems such as IBS or irritable bladder, mild forms of urinary incontinence, menstrual and menopausal symptoms, allergies such as hayfever and some allergic rashes. What Does it Feel Like? Most people's experience of needles is of those used in injections and blood tests. Acupuncture needles bear little resemblance to these. They are much finer and are solid rather than hollow. When the needle is inserted, the sensation is often described as a tingling or dull ache. Needles are inserted either for a second or two, or may be left in place for a number of minutes, depending on the effect required. During treatment, patients commonly experience heaviness in the limbs or a pleasant feeling of relaxation. The benefits of medical acupuncture frequently include more than just relief from a particular condition. Many people find that it can also lead to increased energy levels, better appetite and sleep as well as an enhanced sense of overall well being. Medical Acupuncture (dry needling) is available in central London
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