Acupuncture is a therapeutic practice that originated in China many thousands of years ago. It is based on the premise that the body functions properly when the energy and blood flows freely throughout the body.
Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine, sterile, disposable needles into carefully selected points along meridians (energy pathways) of the body. It is a natural, drug free form of treatment that can reduce pain and promote health.
Acupuncture promotes health through movement and has been shown to have a beneficial effect on the body’s nervous, digestive, reproductive and immune system.
Acupuncture can be used to treat:
- Pain or tightness in the body
- Headaches and migraines
- Bowel or bladder problems such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and mild forms of incontinence
- Women during and after pregnancy, and to manage menstrual and menopausal symptoms
Acupuncture can also help in enhancing fertility.
