Nick Lowe MSc. Highly qualified Acupuncturist. 10 years of clinical experience. Ivybridge South Devon
Nick Lowe MSc is a highly qualified and experienced acupuncture practitioner based in Ivybridge South Devon. He has undertaken extensive further clinical training in the UK, USA and China, studying with many of the world’s leading experts in fields of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Nick combines his use of traditional techniques and skills with a comprehensive understanding of modern anatomy, p
athology and the latest scientific research. Using a practical ‘hands-on’ approach, Nick is adept at finding the root of your pain or issue. He is a results driven practitioner and combines the use of different therapies within an individualised treatment plan to try to achieve the best results.
07/04/2025
I've seen a good few cases of costochondritis over the last couple of years; all of which have responded well. This recently published case series showed a 85% mean improvement in pain scores after a short time after relatively few treatments. It looks like acupuncture is a very good safe option for costochondritis which can be quite a painful and scary condition as it can mimic cardiac chest pain.
The latest research indicates that acupuncture is a promising treatment option for peripheral neuropathy. These symptoms can be very difficult to manage with other drugs and therapies and it looks like adding acupuncture has the potentially to help significantly.
I am seeing peripheral neuropathy more commonly in my clinic lately. Results can take time, especially in chronic cases, but for those that stick with the course of treatments for 6+ weeks I am seeing good and lasting results. Well worth trying.
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03/11/2024
Sciatica and Lower Back Pain
Recent research showed acupuncture gave great results for people with sciatica with improvements lasting up to a year later! This builds on previous research which found that acupuncture could significantly speed up the time and probability it takes for a herniated disc to heal.
I have over 12 years’ experience working with sciatica and lower back pain. If you have been struggling with this, it could be well worth giving acupuncture a go!
Acupuncture was found to be significantly more effective than placebo acupuncture for sciatica in patients with herniated lumbar discs. A large effect size was found in this trial with acupuncture giving a lasting reduction in pain levels by over 60% at a years follow up. The acupuncture approach was semi-standardised but flexible based on traditional channel pattern differentiation for each patient.
Results from a recent high quality trial published in JAMA. Yet another trial this year confirming acupuncture is not just a placebo.
A high quality trial with acupuncture showing significant benefits for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). This is likely due to acupuncture's demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects, specifically for the bowels as well as systemically. I regularly see pretty good results in my clinic for the varying types of IBS and gut inflammation more generally.
Previous studies have confirmed that acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) provided an additional benefit over usual care alone. Therefore, we performed a multicenter, randomized, sham-controlled trial to assess the efficacy and safety of acupuncture versus sham acupuncture for refractory I...
04/06/2024
A great interview with renown Chinese weightlifter Lü Xiaojun who believes that for him, acupuncture has been more effective than deep tissue massage therapy for treating muscular injuries. He feels that acupuncture needling provides a deeper level of muscular rejuvenation to support his training. Always interesting to hear the qualitative perspectives of athletes on which rehabilitation methods work best for them!
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22/09/2023
In our latest podcast, we talk to Dr Richard Clark about plantar heel pain/plantar fasciitis and acupuncture. Richard discusses both his research and clinical experience. Although its not one of the most common things I see in my clinic I have definitely found acupuncture to be helpful in most cases!
13/08/2023
"Acupuncture can significantly improve Clinical Pregnancy Rate and Live Birth Rate among women also undergoing IVF treatment." Conclusions from a recent systematic review of 25 clinical trials studying 4757 women.
This evidence confirms what many acupuncturists like myself have regularly found in our practice. Women undergoing IVF can definitely consider using acupuncture as well to help maximise their chances!
Purpose To evaluate the effects of acupuncture on IVF-ET outcomes. Methods Digital databases, including Pubmed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, the Web of Science and ScienceDirect, were searched from their inception to July 2022. The MeSH terms we used included: acupuncture, in vitro fertilization, a...
03/05/2023
My osteoarthritis patients have often been told; “it’s just old age, nothing we can do about it!” Unfortunately, this can result in people not seeking further treatment, exercising less frequently and becoming overly reliant on pain medication.
The good news is that a lot of research has shown that acupuncture can be effective for different types of osteoarthritis. In the last decade, high quality evidence from a number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses have found acupuncture to be more effective than muscle strengthening exercises, pain medication and other usual care. Acupuncture has been shown to reduce pain intensity, as well as improving functional mobility and quality of life.
I regularly see patients with osteoarthritis in my clinic, whether it’s affecting the neck, shoulder, hip or knee. Overall, patients report very positive results from their acupuncture treatment (sometimes also combined with massage therapy). Whilst the osteoarthritis itself cannot be ‘cured’, its often possible to significantly reduce the pain and inflammation, as well the range of movement in the affected joints. This helps people become more active again and improve their quality of life!
If you are struggling with osteoarthritis, please feel free to get in touch to see if acupuncture could help you.
High quality evidence from a number of systematic reviews and meta-analyses have found acupuncture to be effective for osteoarthritis, superior to both sham acupuncture needling and usual care, including pain medication.
27/03/2023
I would like to share this post for Acupuncture awareness week!
Did you know?
Acupuncture is officially recommended by the NHS for many types of chronic pain as well as headaches and migraines.
I am a local acupuncturist based @ The South Devon Tennis Centre. I have over 10 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of muscular issues, osteoarthritic and neurological pain. I often find that acupuncture can provide really effective relief for a lot of issues where other treatments haven't always been successful.
If you want to find out if acupuncture could help you, then please do get in touch!
02/01/2023
There is nothing worse than having pain or injuries get in the way of your New Year health and fitness goals! There is a lot of research supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture for many types of chronic pain. I have over 10 years of experience working with a wide range of muscular, joint and neurological pain, often using a combo of acupuncture and massage therapy. I am based in Ivybridge @ The South Devon Tennis Centre. Please do get in touch if you are interested in booking a session! https://www.nickloweacupuncture.co.uk/
20/11/2022
Acupuncture has previously been shown to have short-term efficacy for aromatase inhibitor–related pain for patients with breast cancer. New research suggests this benefit can last up to a year.
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Nick is a highly qualified Acupuncturist and Massage Therapist, currently undertaking his PhD in Acupuncture, and is a fully insured member of the ATCM (Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine).
Running clinics in South Oxfordshire, Nick uses traditional techniques and principles combined with a thorough understanding of modern anatomy, physiology and pathology to achieve the most effective clinical results.
“My aim is to find root cause of your injury or illness and provide a unique treatment solution tailored to you individually.”
Nick commonly sees a wide variety of conditions in his clinics. Physical injuries such as back pain and sciatica as well migraines, stress, anxiety, depression, digestive issues IBS, auto-immune issues, chronic illnesses and cancer patients. To find out if he can help you, please do get in touch.
Nick also teaches Tai Chi and Qi Gong lessons, having practiced them for over 9 years alongside Yoga, Martial Arts and Meditation. This training has given him a unique insight and experience into the addressing physical/sports injuries and postural mis-alignments in the body. His studies have regularly taken him to Asia, Europe and many parts of the UK in order to further his skills.
For information on treatments, locations and prices please visit our website; http://www.rhythmschinesemedicine.co.uk/ and be sure to watch our page for updates and new information posted regularly.
