Acupuncture Treatment
Acupuncture can be a great means of pain relief. It can increase circulation, reduce heat and inflammation in injured areas, stimulate healing, release tight tissues and generally improve your well-being and relaxation.
What is acupuncture used to treat?
Acupuncture is used to treat a range of issues. General aches and pains are quite common in patients seeking acupuncture.
Acupuncture is also effective in reducing nausea and vomiting as a result of chemotherapy or surgery, as well as reducing migraines and tension headaches. Many patients also find that acupuncture is an effective form of stress relief, through the stimulation of the nervous system.
What happens during an acupuncture treatment?
During an acupuncture session, your therapist will always begin by allowing you to ask any questions you may have about the process, and making sure you are comfortable and ready to go ahead with the treatment.
You will then lay down on a padded bed, and the therapist will insert fine needles into specific points, also known as ‘acupoints’ on the body. You may feel some slight short pricks or muscle aches, but there should be no pain. At the end of the session, all needles will be removed painlessly, and you should feel pain relief and relaxation.
What are the benefits of acupuncture?
Some widely accepted benefits of acupuncture include:
Does acupuncture hurt?
Acupuncture generally is not a painful procedure. Whilst having needles inserted into different areas of the body is a daunting prospect for some, it is important to remember that this process is meant to be a therapeutic and pain relieving one.
A few people may feel slight pricks or muscle pains, especially in more sensitive areas, but if this is the case, you should tell your acupuncture practitioner immediately so they can reposition needles to less sensitive areas.
Remember, we will always gain express consent before proceeding with acupuncture to ensure you are comfortable to begin.
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Acupuncture treatment in Bolton and Leyland
If you are dealing with aches and pains and feel that acupuncture is the right solution for you, book an appointment with one of our acupuncture experts in Bolton or Leyland.
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