Pain

Pain is debilitating whether it is acute or chronic pain. Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture offers a safe, non-invasive and effective therapy for the treatment and relief of pain.  It can be used alone or alongside other physical therapies. ACC stated in their 2011 report that ” there was emerging evidence that acupuncture may enhance/facilitate other conventional therapies (including physiotherapy & exercise-based therapies)”.

Acupuncture works via stimulating the energy (Qi) in the body, which will activate the flow of blood to the area of injury or pain, and initiate the healing process and relief of pain. There is considerable evidence that supports the claim that opioid peptides are released during acupuncture and that the analgesic effects of acupuncture are at least partially explained by their actions.

You may have heard about tuina, guasha, cupping, moxibustion and electro-acupuncture. These are additional tools that we are trained in and experienced in using in clinic according to your needs.

We will recommend dietary and lifestyle changes where appropriate with the addition of supplements and herbal medicine if and when required to support your healing and recovery.

Our goal is not only to relieve your pain but to also improve your general health to avoid a recurrence of injury or pain wherever possible.

We are registered ACC provider and can work seamlessly with your medical and physical therapies team to aid your recovery.