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Acupuncture is a procedure that involves placing very fine needles into a person's body at very specific points and to a variety of depths. Research shows that it can relieve pain Nate Davis Titans Jersey , but it is used for numerous other reasons also. How it works scientifically is unclear: some say it works by balancing energy while others claim it has a neurological effect.

Traditional Chinese medicine goes back for at least 3,500 years and acupuncture has been used for perhaps 2,500 years. According to traditional Chinese medicine we have a life force, or energy, called "qi" (pronounced "chee") with complementary extremes of "yin" and "yang". When these forces are in balance we are healthy. If they become out of balance illness can result.


Qi flows through the blood and along meridians - or pathways - through the body and these flows are accessible through some 350 different points in the body. It is claimed that when needles are inserted into these points in a specific combination according to the problem being suffered it brings the energy flow, or qi A.J. Brown Titans Jersey , back into correct balance, thus correcting the problem.


There is actually no scientific proof that the meridians or acupuncture points exist and it is difficult to prove one way or the other. Having said that, there is no doubt that acupuncture works for some conditions.


Some people believe that acupuncture points are sites on the body where muscles, nerves, and connective tissues can be stimulated which increases blood flow and sends a message to the brain which triggers the body's natural painkilling endorphins, of which there are over 20 types Jeffery Simmons Titans Jersey , and feel-good chemicals such as serotonin and opioids. Certainly, acupuncture has been shown to work in cases of headaches and migraines, osteoarthritis, neck pain, low back pain, and knee pain.


In addition to that Jurrell Casey Titans Jersey , the World Health Organisation listed a number of conditions in 2003 in which they said acupuncture had been proven effective. These included high blood pressure, peptic ulcer, rhinitis, dysentery, morning sickness, sprains Kevin Byard Titans Jersey , tennis elbow, sciatica, dental pain, rheumatoid arthritis, and inducing labour among others. They also listed other conditions in which they said acupuncture might be of help but further study needed to be done. These included stiff neck, spine pain Derrick Henry Titans Jersey , neuralgia, fibromyalgia, alcohol and tobacco dependence, post-operative convalescence, whooping cough, and Tourette syndrome. They also said that acupuncture may help with some infections including urinary tract infections.


As long as it is performed correctly Central London acupuncture is very safe and there are few side effects. It can be combined with other treatments and control some types of pain Corey Davis Titans Jersey , and may help patients for whom medications are unsuitable.


As with any therapy there are some risks and acupuncture could cause bruising, bleeding, or soreness at the site of insertion. It could also be dangerous if a patient has a bleeding disorder. An unsterilized needle could cause infection, and in rare cases a needle may break.


An acupuncturist will ask the patient basic questions about their health and any medication that is being taken. He will then examine the patient and assess their condition before deciding on the correct approach. Depending where the needles are to be inserted, the acupuncturist will ask the patient to lie down on their back, front Marcus Mariota Titans Jersey , or side and then insert the needles which are one-time use sterile disposable needles. As the needle is inserted, the patient may feel a brief tingling or stinging sensation. There may also be a dull ache at the base of the needle briefly, but acupuncture is relatively pain free. The needles will stay in place for between five and thirty minutes, and in some cases may be heated or electrically stimulated after insertion.


The number of treatments that will be required will vary from one individual to another. If you suffer from a chronic condition you may need one or two treatments a week for some months, but an acute problem will usually improve after between 8 and 12 sessions.


Acubody therapists in Central London perform acupuncture treatments at the Clinics in Holborn and Covent Garden. Where painful conditions exist, it is often a result of muscle tension and trigger points which can be relieved by the use of acupuncture.

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