ACUPUNCTURE: WHAT YOU
REALLY NEED TO KNOW
THE EFFECT OF NEEDLING:
Acupuncture stimulates the body to
produce endorphins and oxytocin, its own pain- and
stress- relieving chemicals. It promotes sleep by
stimulating the release of melatonin in the body and
encourages a sense of well-being by stimulating the
release of serotonin. Acupuncture also stimulates
nerve fibres to block out pain signals and helps to
reduce the sensitivity of tender points in the body.WHAT TO EXPECT:
Between 1 to 10 needles may be
used at a time at an
Acupuncture session. The
number of needles used will vary
according to your symptoms
and will be determined by your
practitioner.The needles are inserted through
the skin either at the sites where
you feel pain, away from the pain
or a combination of both. The
needles are usually left in for up
to 30 minutes whilst you sit back
and relax.To find your local acupuncture
physiotherapist visit aacp.org.uk/searchWHAT CAN ACUPUNCTURE HELP WITH?
- Back pain and sciatica
- Migraine and headache
- Muscular and joint pain
- Whiplash injury and neck pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Osteoarthritis
- Sports Injury
- Ongoing Chronic Pain