Acupuncture

All our chiropractors are trained in anatomical acupuncture (dry needling). Paul Staerker also does traditional Chinese acupuncture. For those people who dislike needles, we use painless infra-red laser acupuncture. The laser is also ideal for children and babies.

Physiological effects of acupuncture

Stimulation of acupuncture points causes the nervous system to release chemicals in the brain, spinal cord and muscles. These chemicals can change the experience of pain and trigger the release of other chemicals and hormones that influence the body's own internal regulating system.

The immune system can also be stimulated. Tissue repair can be enhanced meaning sprains and strains can heal quicker.

The improved energy and biochemical balance positively affects physical and emotional wellbeing. Nervousness and insomnia can be greatly improved using specific calming points.

Treatable conditions

Fibromyalgia (a chronic, incurable disorder of widespread pain) is a hard condition to treat but we have considerable success in relieving pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia sufferers through acupuncture.

Acupuncture is also very helpful for headaches, neck pain and lower back pain.

For more information on the effectiveness of acupuncture, click here.