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How Acupuncture works

Updated: Jul 26, 2022

Introduction


Acupuncture is the practice of placing needles in specific spots on the body. This ancient form of traditional Chinese medicine has been practiced for thousands of years, and practitioners believe that it can treat a variety of health problems.

In order to be, certified British acupuncture council member acupuncturists, Acupuncturists must complete at least three years of study before becoming licensed to practice and are required to take courses on anatomy, physiology, ethics and other topics related to human health.


Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that's been practiced for thousands of years.


Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that's been practiced for thousands of years. Acupuncture involves the stimulation of specific points along the body called acupuncture points. These points are located along meridians -- or channels -- through which vital energy, called chi (qi), flows.


The ancient technique uses special needles to stimulate specific areas of the body by inserting them into specific points called acupuncture points.


Acupuncture points are located along meridians -- or channels -- through which vital energy, called chi (qi), flows. According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, when chi becomes blocked or otherwise imbalanced, illness can result.

Acupuncturists believe that inserting needles into these points will unblock the flow of energy and restore your body's natural balance. There isn't much research to support this theory yet; however, there have been some promising studies that have found acupuncture to be effective in treating certain types of pain and nausea.

Acupuncture points are located on 12 primary meridians that correspond to major organs and organ systems. For example, if you have a headache, your practitioner might use his or her finger to locate an acupuncture point on your wrist where you can feel your pulse. The practitioner may then insert one or several thin needles into this spot—a process called needling—to unblock stagnating energy flow through the channel associated with head pain, therefore Eastern medicine practitioners focus on treating internal imbalances in the body, often through acupuncture or herbal remedies.


While acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years in China, it was largely unknown in most of the rest of the world until President Nixon visited China in 1972.


While acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years in China, it was largely unknown in most of the rest of the world until President Nixon visited China in 1972.

President Nixon's visit to China helped raise awareness of acupuncture.


Acupuncturists are trained to insert sterile needles at the proper depths into acupuncture points to stimulate them and treat certain conditions, such as chronic pain.


Acupuncture needles are inserted at specific depths, angles, and locations on the body. The practitioner also needs to know which points to stimulate in order to achieve the desired outcome. For example, someone who is suffering from chronic pain might be treated with needles in places such as their lower back or neck. These points are considered "acupuncture points" because they connect with other parts of the body by nerve pathways; stimulating them can help treat pain elsewhere in that person's body.

Needles aren't actually placed just anywhere: They must be inserted into specific areas based on where they're supposed to do their work in order for them not only be effective but also safe!


Some acupuncturists use heat, pressure or mild electric current in addition to needles. This practice is called electro-acupuncture.


The use of electrical stimulation has been incorporated into acupuncture training in the United States since 1968. It is thought to work by stimulating the body’s natural pain-relieving chemicals, called endorphins and enkephalins.


Conclusion


In conclusion, acupuncture is a great way to improve your health and it will not hurt you. Acupuncture has been shown to be an effective treatment for many conditions, from headaches and back pain to anxiety and depression. The science of how acupuncture works remains unclear, but one thing is clear: it works!

If you live in the areas(Haywards Heath, Worthing, Brighton&Hove) and would like to find out more about the treatments available or if you have any kind of questions regarding acupuncture treatments then please do not hesitate to contact me.



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