01/05/2024
Acupuncture A to Z ... X marks the spot!
Did you know that there are over 365 body points in acupuncture? These are all located along different meridians or channels, some of which are named after organs. Different conditions or symptoms might correspnd to the heart, kidney or liver, for example, so as therapists, we might choose points along those channels to help you.
There are also "ah shi" points, which translate literally as "ouch points"! These are the ones which aren't found in textbooks, but which might feel tender to the touch. Our training encourages us to palpate around the area and, if appropriate, to place a needle there. Sometimes these are the needles which you feel, to which we always say, "the one you feel is the one you need". Our bodies are literal maps, whereby X marks the spot. And here is a gratuitous photo of Barafundle Bay in Pembrokeshire, just to illustrate the point!