Care Cure Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Sports participation although a great form of exercise and community spirit can sometimes put a strain on the body and result in muscle aches, injury pains, pulled ligaments, twisted ankles and broken limbs. Acupuncture and Chinese Massage is an effective treatment for dealing with sports injuries and general body wear and tear. Whether you are suffering from the aches and pains of old injuries, sprained muscles or just need a healthy energy boost our therapies can aid recovery. Recent studies have shown that acupuncture causes the body to produce natural steroids and promotes the production of natural endorphins. Steroids decrease inflammation, while endorphins act to block pain messages allowing the brain to focus on the more important task of healing. Herbs can also be used to reduce inflammation as well as strengthening the body Traditional Chinese Medicine can help ease a wide range of pain conditions such as: Joint and Soft Tissue Repair Neck and Shoulder in...

Acupuncture needles FAQs: Here are the answers to some of the most asked questions in the clinic by patients. Hopefully, you will find them helpful and gain a better understanding of acupuncture. 1. What are the needles like? Patients are often reassured to discover that acupuncture needles are very fine and thin as the diameter of one single hair. However, over 2000 years ago, needles were made from bamboo or stone. As the human civilization developed, iron, gold and silver were late r on used to make the needles. In the modern times, acupuncture needles are most commonly made from stainless steel which gives the needles certain important qualities, such as impossible to break, very flexible, and will not rust. 2. How are needles sterilized? Acupuncturists always employ single use pre-sterilised disposable needles when treating patients. After each use, the needles need to be disposed in a sharp object box to ensure that no infection can be transm...