Evidence-informed acupuncture in Christchurch in support of relieving chronic pain.
We provide a holistic approach with acupuncture and cupping to bring support for chronic difficult to manage pain such as back, neck, headache or migraine, and osteoarthritis pain.
If you’d like more information on how our acupuncture services can support you, call us on 021 081 59228 or make a booking online.
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to promote whole body relaxation and reduce pain and promote a sense of wellbeing. Tiny needles are placed in specific points on the body, some work to stimulate the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals within the central nervous system, and others are used on tight sore muscles to retrain and relax the tissues.
Research indicates acupuncture helps to:
It may take 2-3 sessions for you to notice a significant improvement to your pain levels. A course of 5-10 treatments is recommended.
After this, treatment can be spaced at longer intervals to help keep pain symptoms manageable and aid in flare-ups.
Acupuncture can be used as a stand alone support for chronic pain or alongside medication, physiotherapy and exercise.
Find out more about what the science says for acupuncture and pain here..
We’d love to help you, so please let us know if you have any questions or if you are ready, you can book an appointment online.
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