Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into tender points around the body. (sometimes in conjunction with electrical stimulus) on the body's surface.

People have widely different responses to acupuncture - even people with the same disease or symptoms.  Some feel an immediate and strong effect.  It may take several sessions for others to feel anything.

Uses of Acupuncture: Pain relief for a wide range of painful conditions..

Musculoskeletal pain, for example - back, shoulder, neck and leg pain.

Headaches. migraines, chronic muscle strains, sports injuries and various kinds of arthritic and rheumatic pain.

Functional bowel or bladder problems such as IBS.

Allergies such as hay fever, perennial allergic rhinitis.

Sinus problems and chronix catarrh. Dry mouth and eyes.  Electroacupunture has been shown to be particularly successful in relieving pain in knee arthritis.