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What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes. It is used in many NHS GP practices, as well as in most pain clinics and hospices in the UK. Acupuncture is often seen as a form of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM). How acupuncture works Western medical acupuncture (dry needling) is the use of acupuncture following a medical diagnosis. It involves stimulating sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles. This results in the body producing natural substances, such as pain-relieving endorphins. It's likely that these naturally released substances are responsible for the beneficial effects experienced with acupuncture. A course of acupuncture is usually recommended because it can take a few sessions for you to see improvements.

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Traditional acupuncture is based on the belief that an energy, or "life force", flows through the body in channels called meridians. This life force is known as Qi (pronounced "chee"). Practitioners who use acupuncture in the traditional way believe that when Qi does not flow freely through the body, this can cause illness. They also believe acupuncture can restore the flow of Qi, and so restore health. How acupuncture is performed An acupuncture session lasts 1 hour and involves an assessment of your general health, medical history and a physical examination, followed by insertion of the acupuncture needles. Courses of treatment often involve several separate sessions, but this can vary. Insertion of the needles The needles are inserted into specific places on the body, which practitioners call acupuncture points. During the session, you'll usually be asked to sit or lie down. You may also be asked to remove some clothes so the practitioner can access certain parts of your body. The needles used are very fine and are usually a few centimetres long. They are single-use, pre-sterilised needles that are disposed of immediately after use. Acupuncture practitioners choose specific points to place the needles based on your condition. Several points may be used during a typical session, depending on the number of symptoms you have. The needles may be inserted just under the skin, or deeper so they reach muscle. Once the needles are in place, they may be left in position for a length of time lasting from a few minutes up to around 30 minutes. You may feel a tingling or a dull ache when the needles are inserted but you should not experience any significant pain. If you do, let your practitioner know straight away. It's generally safe to have acupuncture when you're pregnant. However, let your acupuncture practitioner know if you're pregnant because certain acupuncture points cannot be used safely during pregnancy. Read more about the safety of complementary therapies in pregnancy. Uses of acupuncture Acupuncture practitioners – sometimes called acupuncturists – use acupuncture to treat a wide range of health conditions. However, the use of acupuncture is not always based on rigorous scientific evidence. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides guidelines for the NHS on the use of treatments and care of patients. Currently, NICE only recommends considering acupuncture as a treatment option for: Chronic (long-term) pain Chronic tension-type headaches Migraines Prostatitis symptoms Hiccups Acupuncture is also often used to treat other conditions and symptoms, including: Joint and muscle pain Jaw pain Cancer symptoms such as pain Side effects of cancer treatment such as feeling or being sick from chemotherapy Feeling sick or being sick after surgery However, the evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture compared with other treatments is unclear.
Sara is a Physiotherapist specialising in adults with any Musculoskeletal problems. Sara takes a “biopsychosocial” approach with person-centred goals.
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Paul is a fully qualified and insured Acupuncturist and is a member of The Acupuncture Society. He has a diploma in Chinese Medicine and a 1st Class BSc ( Hons) in Acupuncture
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Paul Apostolou

Clare is a structural osteopath, and has experience in craniosacral osteopathy, visceral osteopathy, functional and harmonic techniques to suit the individual patient needs.
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Clare Finch

Richard is an osteopath specialising in treating back and neck pain, shoulder and arm pain, pelvis, hip and leg pain sports injuries.
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Richard Harvey

James qualified from the London School or Sports Massage in 2013 with a Level 5 BTEC Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage.
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James Barford

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What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is a treatment derived from ancient Chinese medicine. Fine needles are inserted at certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes. It is used in many NHS GP practices, as well as in most pain clinics and hospices in the UK. Acupuncture is often seen as a form of complementary or alternative medicine (CAM). How acupuncture works Western medical acupuncture (dry needling) is the use of acupuncture following a medical diagnosis. It involves stimulating sensory nerves under the skin and in the muscles. This results in the body producing natural substances, such as pain-relieving endorphins. It's likely that these naturally released substances are responsible for the beneficial effects experienced with acupuncture. A course of acupuncture is usually recommended because it can take a few sessions for you to see improvements.

Chinese and

Japanese

Acupuncture

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Practitioners

Paul is a fully qualified and insured Acupuncturist and is a member of The Acupuncture Society. He has a diploma in Chinese Medicine and a 1st Class BSc ( Hons) in Acupuncture

Paul Apostolou

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Traditional acupuncture is based on the belief that an energy, or "life force", flows through the body in channels called meridians. This life force is known as Qi (pronounced "chee"). Practitioners who use acupuncture in the traditional way believe that when Qi does not flow freely through the body, this can cause illness. They also believe acupuncture can restore the flow of Qi, and so restore health. How acupuncture is performed An acupuncture session lasts 1 hour and involves an assessment of your general health, medical history and a physical examination, followed by insertion of the acupuncture needles. Courses of treatment often involve several separate sessions, but this can vary. Insertion of the needles The needles are inserted into specific places on the body, which practitioners call acupuncture points. During the session, you'll usually be asked to sit or lie down. You may also be asked to remove some clothes so the practitioner can access certain parts of your body. The needles used are very fine and are usually a few centimetres long. They are single-use, pre-sterilised needles that are disposed of immediately after use. Acupuncture practitioners choose specific points to place the needles based on your condition. Several points may be used during a typical session, depending on the number of symptoms you have. The needles may be inserted just under the skin, or deeper so they reach muscle. Once the needles are in place, they may be left in position for a length of time lasting from a few minutes up to around 30 minutes. You may feel a tingling or a dull ache when the needles are inserted but you should not experience any significant pain. If you do, let your practitioner know straight away. It's generally safe to have acupuncture when you're pregnant. However, let your acupuncture practitioner know if you're pregnant because certain acupuncture points cannot be used safely during pregnancy. Read more about the safety of complementary therapies in pregnancy. Uses of acupuncture Acupuncture practitioners – sometimes called acupuncturists – use acupuncture to treat a wide range of health conditions. However, the use of acupuncture is not always based on rigorous scientific evidence. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides guidelines for the NHS on the use of treatments and care of patients. Currently, NICE only recommends considering acupuncture as a treatment option for: Chronic (long-term) pain Chronic tension-type headaches Migraines Prostatitis symptoms Hiccups Acupuncture is also often used to treat other conditions and symptoms, including: Joint and muscle pain Jaw pain Cancer symptoms such as pain Side effects of cancer treatment such as feeling or being sick from chemotherapy Feeling sick or being sick after surgery However, the evidence on the effectiveness of acupuncture compared with other treatments is unclear.
93 Lynn Rd, Downham Market, PE38 9QE
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Patient-centred healthcare to improve your quality of life
93 Lynn Rd, Downham Market, PE38 9QE
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Sara is a Physiotherapist specialising in adults with any Musculoskeletal problems. Sara takes a “biopsychosocial” approach with person-centred goals.

Sara Miguel

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Clare is a structural osteopath, and has experience in craniosacral osteopathy, visceral osteopathy, functional and harmonic techniques to suit the individual patient needs.
More about Clare More about Clare

Clare Finch

Richard is an osteopath specialising in treating back and neck pain, shoulder and arm pain, pelvis, hip and leg pain sports injuries.

Richard Harvey

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James qualified from the London School or Sports Massage in 2013 with a Level 5 BTEC Diploma in Sports and Remedial Massage.

James Barford

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