Acupuncture for Sciatica
Acupuncture is a natural painkiller. There is more medical research about how and why acupuncture so successfully treats pain than any other condition. Numerous studies describe how acupuncture boosts your body’s production of natural painkillers, such as endorphins that are 200 times more potent than morphine. And many researchers agree acupuncture is just as effective […]
Autumn health tips with Worthing Acupuncturist
Autumn is truly here – the clocks have gone back and we have gained an hour. The air is fresh and cool and cosiness is a priority. Seasonal health changes for physical and mental wellness The Chinese believe that we should live according to the seasons and as you watch the leaves change colour and […]
Cupping treatment in Worthing
What is Cupping You may remember watching the Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and some of the other athletes having small circular red marks (about the size of a gold medal) on their shoulders and backs. Or perhaps while frock watching Gwyneth Paltrow or Jennifer Aniston on the red carpet you may recall seeing similar marks. […]
Acupuncture for colds and flu
Can colds and flu potentially benefit from acupuncture Please note that the source of this information comes directly from the British Acupuncture Council Resources. Acute upper respiratory tract viral infections are the most common diseases of human beings (Eccles 2005). Adults have two to five common colds each year and school children have from seven […]
Acupuncture treatment for Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome facts Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterised by severe, disabling fatigue, and other symptoms such as musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbance, impaired concentration and headaches (Reid 2007). The prevalence of chronic fatigue syndrome has been estimated to be from 0.007% to 2.8% in the general adult population, and from 0.006% to 3.0% in primary […]
Can acupuncture help with the effects of Parkinson’s?
Can acupuncture help with the effects of Parkinson’s? Please note, this information is provided by the British Acupuncture Council for reference. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition. In the UK, around 16–18 in every 10,000 have Parkinson’s disease.(Mutch 1986) It is loss of dopamine-containing cells in the substantia nigra area of the brain […]
Acupuncture and osteopathy in Worthing
Acupuncture and Osteopathy in Worthing As an adjunct to the Osteopathic techniques, some of our osteopaths at BOP also use dry-needling or modern acupuncture as part of their treatments. This approach can give great results, especially in reducing muscular spasm and tension and by addressing the ‘trigger points’ (hypersensitive, knotted, tight points) in the muscle. Many patients […]
Acupuncture treatment for low back pain in Worthing
Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Nonspecific Chronic Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis(Spine) Acupuncture treatment for low back pain-effectiveness ObjectiveTo evaluate the totality of evidence in relation to the effectiveness of acupuncture for nonspecific chronic low back pain (NSCLBP). Summary of background dataAcupuncture has become a popular alternative for treating clinical symptoms of NSCLBP. […]
Acupuncture what is it and how does it work?
What is Acupuncture? Acupuncture is an therapy with origins in ancient China but slowly over time it’s success has moved from east to west. Treatment involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body called meridians. There are 365 points mapped along 12 major Channels. More than 1,000 points are found on your hands, […]
Headache help and osteopathy
Headache remedies- 7 possible solutions Headache help with Osteopathy Worthing At Broadwater Osteopaths in Worthing, many of our patients benefit from osteopathy or acupuncture or a combination of both to help manage and treat their headaches. The initial step in any treatment is to understand the patient and their headache picture and to be assured the headache is suitable for our […]