Acupuncture involves the careful insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific points of the body that help to control the flow of energy in the body. It helps to stimulate the body’s immune system and organ function. This form of therapy aims to promote health and alleviate pain.  Traditional Chinese Medicine, particularly acupuncture is effective in treatment of a wide range of acute and chronic disorders and diseases.

These include:
Musculoskeletal conditions:  upper and lower back pain, neck and shoulder pain, hand and leg pain, general muscle tightness, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid  arthritis, whiplash, sciatica, tennis and golf elbow, frozen shoulder, fibromyalgia and many sports injuries.

Pains: migraines, tension headaches, facial pain, abdominal pain.

Digestive/gastrointestinal conditions: diarrhoea, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, loss of appetite, abdominal distention, hiccups, colitis, ulcer

Gynaecological Problems: painful menstruation, menopausal syndromes, irregular menstruation, infertility, PMS.

Respiratory disorders: asthma, bronchitis, common cold, hayfever, short and long term coughs.

Others: insomnia, chronic fatigue syndrome,tinnitus, anxiety and stress, low energy, post-stroke rehabilitation, skin conditions (acne, eczema,psoriasis), facial paralysis, carpal tunnel syndrome, obesity.

Acupuncture is known to have many benefits including: helping relieve tension and stiffness in muscles, improving blood circulation around the body, strengthening the immune system which through treatment is better able to withstand colds, minor infections and flu, highly effective in increasing energy levels and restoring vitality, strengthening general constitution and having minimal to no side effects.

If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at AcuHealth Therapies on (03) 5743 1642.