Medical Acupuncture Treatment Bishops Stortford

Medical Acupuncture Treatment in Bishops Stortford

Medical acupuncture is a modern adaptation of the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture. It involves inserting fine needles into specific points across the body to promote healing and pain relief, supported by scientific evidence showing that needling can stimulate muscles and nerves under the skin.

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) specifically recommends medical acupuncture for treating lower back pain.

How Medical Acupuncture Works

Western medical acupuncture follows a medical diagnosis, targeting sensory nerves under the skin and in muscles. This stimulation encourages the body to produce natural substances like pain-relieving endorphins, which are likely responsible for the positive effects of acupuncture.

A course of medical acupuncture typically provides longer-lasting pain relief compared to a single treatment.

Traditional vs. Medical Acupuncture

Traditional acupuncture is based on the belief in an energy or “life force” called Qi (pronounced “chee”) that flows through the body in channels called meridians. Practitioners of traditional acupuncture believe that illness occurs when Qi doesn’t flow freely through the body, and that acupuncture can restore this flow and thereby restore health.

Our Expertise

At KB Osteopaths in Bishops Stortford, we have nearly 20 years of experience providing professional acupuncture treatments, helping hundreds of people with various ailments. Contact us today for a free, impartial chat about your condition, and we will do our best to support your health and well-being.