Acupuncture

Acupuncture

As a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture has been practiced for over 3000 years. Acupuncture is the practice of penetrating the skin with thin, solid, metallic needles which are then activated through gentle and specific movements of the practitioner's hands or with electrical stimulation. It improves the blood circulation to the area, helps lower inflammatory responses and minimize pain. Depending on a person’s health condition, acupuncture therapy can be used in combination with physiotherapy treatments to achieve their treatment goals.

Preparing for your first Acupuncture treatment session:
• On your first session , the physiotherapist will perform a detailed assessment to determine if you will be benefited from Acupuncture and also to rule out any contraindications to it such as Pregnancy, pacemaker and emotional instability.
• It is recommended that people who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol , have not eaten or have just finished physical exertion should not be treated with Acupuncture.
• Nausea , mild disorientation and mild bruising can sometimes be experienced as side effects from Acupuncture
• De Qi is the sensation usually felt by the patient when receiving acupuncture . There are four main needling sensations often felt by the patient which are soreness, distension, numbness and heaviness. This is a normal response and is due to increased blood flow to the area.