Acupuncture has been used for centuries to help support the whole body, mind and to bring vitality for health. If you suffer from neurological conditions such as facial paralysis or paresthesia, we’re here to provide traditional acupuncture style treatments.
We provide a holistic approach to acupuncture, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment to help support your whole body health.
If you’d like more information on how our acupuncture services, call us on 021 081 59228 or make a booking online.
How does Chinese medicine understand neurological conditions?
In Chinese medicine neruological symptoms are viewed through the health of the body and how it is coping with its environment.
Firstly the acupuncturist will assess the health of the persons Qi energy and strength of Blood. The Chinese medicine concepts of Qi and Blood could be said to relate to the immune system and endocrine system. The acupuncturist will enquire into the type of diet a person has, their stress levels, their quality of sleep and other aspects of health and body functions.
Secondly attention is paid to how the body is coping with its environment. This includes the work environment and the type of work performed (i.e. working in a chiller, or sitting all day under an air conditioner), changes of the seasons and how the body is supported through these, and other more subtle aspects of daily life that may challenge the bodies nervous system.
When these two factors are combined the acupuncturist can understand how the person became vulnerable to the neurological condition developing in Chinese medicine and how to utalise the meridian systems to support recovery.
What are some symptoms and conditions we see in clinic?
Some conditions we work with in the clinic include:
Facial paralysis
Numbness
Pain
Bell’s Palsy
Trigeminal neuralgia
Stroke recovery
Paresthesia associated to chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
Multiple-sclerosis
What is the evidence?
Some poststroke symptoms such as swallowing problems, spasticity, insomnia, and depression have been found to have been positively supported with acupuncture treatment in these studies (Bath 2018)
This meta-analysis from 2024 looks at 21 studies of over 2,121 patients and compared to the control group find that acupuncture could significantly improve neuropathic pain intensity.
Acupuncture is cumulative, treatment and outcomes build over time.
When changes to lifestyle are made and treatments are taken regularly, the benefits of acupuncture are generally found over three to six months.
Are your therapists qualified and experienced?
At The House Of Acupuncture, we endeavor to provide the highest quality acupuncture care for people engaged in their injury recovery. Our treatment is provided by our fully qualified and registered acupuncturist with ongoing training in musculoskeletal conditions, women’s health, and over 9 years of experience treating pain and injury.