Medical acupuncture Southampton
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Medical Acupuncture is based on the Western approved anatomy and physiology of the body using hypodermic needles.
Indications for use is any manifestation of a musculoskeletal problem; muscular pain, tension and tightness, soft tissue stress and strain, trigger points and joint pain.
- Low back pain
- Sciatica
- Tennis or Golfers elbow
- Knee pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Headaches / Migraines
- Cervicogenic tension headaches
- Shoulder pain and Rotator Cuff tendinopathy
- Hip pain
- Muscular injury
- Shin Splints
- Achilles pain
- Chronic Pain
Physiological Benefits include:
- Localised pain reduction
- Segmental spinal cord pain inhibition
- Central nervous system effects via pain gate theory
- Myofascial Trigger points = reduction of irritable tight nodules and painful areas in the body, most likely linked to patients pain and symptoms.
Contraindications
- Infections
- Fractures
- Anti-coagulant medications
- Anything affecting blood clotting abilities
- Open wounds
- DVT / circulation issues
- Epilepsy
- Pregnancy = <12 weeks and if unknown. Never apply needles to LSP area.
