Acupuncture - Sterling Physiotherapy

Acupuncture for pain

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been recorded as an effective prevention and cure for all sorts of illnesses since 2600bc. More recently the art has become more of a science in order to justify its increasing use in the western health services.

Acupuncture, TCM style is demonstrated to make a significant improvement in peoples’ symptoms in the long term. There are more studies coming to the fore showing how much better you can recover from your problem if you combine this therapy with exercise.

It is usually not painful, can have varied effects on people but the few risks associated with this approach are eradicated mainly through competent practice.

If you are intrigued, nervous or have heard about the effects of acupuncture, phone or call in at the Seaham Physiotherapy Practice for a chat. It will only cost you your time to find out more. There is also much written about acupuncture on the internet.

For more information on acupunture see the British Acupuncture Council's website.

For an example of U.S treatment company research used to justify acupuncture please visit Aetna Policy Bulletins

Acupuncture for Neurological Problems

Acupuncture has a place in the treatment of spasticity, although the research in this field is limited, there is some evidence that excessive muscle excitability can be reduced with acupuncture. It is also felt that the relaxing effects on a person’s anxiety can lead to better performance and reduced tension of the body as a whole.

The Sterling Physiotherapy Practice has expanded and now offers a full range of physiotherapy services from the Asbrooke Sports Club and the Sunderland physiotherapy clinic.