Acupuncture and Pain
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Musculoskeletal Pain
Acupuncture may assist with recovery and rehabilitation for the following:
RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury. This doesn’t only apply to sporting injuries but also for RSI from work, office work, musicians etc.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sprained ankle - Acupuncture and moxa may assist to resolve pain and swelling and promote recovery of the injured area
Tennis elbow, Golfer’sElbow - lateral and medial epicondylitis
Frozen shoulder and shoulder pain - Acupuncture, cupping and moxa can help to reduce pain and increase range of movement.
Strained back and pulled muscles
Lower back pain
Sciatica
Slipped disc issues - Acupuncture may help to reduce the pain associated with slipped discs
Plantar fasciitis - reducing pain and inflammation to promote walking and weight bearing again.
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction -TMJ
Wry neck, neck tension and pain
Shin Splints
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Acute pain and recovery from injury and illness
Acupuncture can be used when pain is acute and during recovery from injury and surgery. Acupuncture can be used alongside other modalities such as Osteopathy, Physiotherapy and Massage to help you recover.
Sometimes we incorporate Chinese Herbs to support your overall constitution if there is a requirement or an underlying deficiency needing some more support.
Acupuncture for Structural Imbalances
Acupuncture is also beneficial for supporting those with structural imbalances and can assist to ameliorate pain, tension and symptoms associated with the following structural imbalances.
Lordosis
Scoliosis
Kyphosis
Visceroptosis - as seen in Pregnancy
Pelvic and Shoulder Imbalances
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is defined as pain that has been ongoing for more than 3 months. Chronic pain affects many aspects of life and can lead to increased feelings of anxiety, overwhelm and reduced life satisfaction. When pain becomes chronic and ongoing neural pathways within the brain (dorso lateral pre frontal cortex) and nervous system can change, making it more difficult to overcome the pain, even if the injury is healed or the source of pain is gone. Acupuncture can help by addressing the source of pain, the nervous system response, reducing inflammation and also targeting the area of the brain (Dorso lateral prefrontal cortex) to reduce the body’s heightened response. Acupuncture can help to reduce pain, anxiety and improve your overall life quality.
Post Operative Recovery and Rehabilitation
Did you know Acupuncture can help to assist your body to recover post surgery?
Whether you’ve had a general or local anaesthetic or light sedation, Acupuncture can assist to reduce the shock and trauma that occurs during surgery.
Acupuncture may help to:
reduce feelings of nausea and vomiting and promote appetite
help aid digestion, promote bowel function and reduce constipation that may occur with opioid medication use and post anaesthetic
reduce sympathetic nervous system dominance from surgical trauma
promote rest and sleep
reduce inflammation and pain overall
reduce reliance and promote healthy detoxification of analgesia (opioids and otherwise)
Long term, Acupuncture may also help and assist to heal painful scar tissue and adhesions, from both surgery and injury.
Eastern and Western Medicine can work together, side by side.
