PAIN

Acupuncture works by releasing the body’s own pain killers, and suppressing inflammation. Also, by promoting blood flow, it introduces oxygen and nutrients to assist tissue repair, relax muscles in spasm, and remove damaged cells.

As a general rule, pain of recent onset (30 days) tends to respond fastest, while chronic conditions (over 6 weeks) require longer courses of treatment. Most patients experience good improvement within the first few (1–3) treatments and continue to improve thereafter.

The benefits of acupuncture are that it:

• Treats pain, numbness, tingling, swelling and loss of function
• Reduces inflammation and promotes healing
• Treats recent and long standing conditions
• Eliminates or reduces the need for painkillers
• Has no side effects, low risk
• Can be used alongside conventional treatment and medications
• Can relieve pain without touching the site of pain

Common Painful Conditions A-Z

Any questions?
Contact Mairi Caughey
Dip Ac, CAc, Lic Ac (Nanjing)
087 2888096