Peachy Acupuncture

27/06/2025

A testimonial video featuring several patients talking about their experience with acupuncture at the Peachy clinic 🧡

20/06/2025

Referred pain is your brain playing tricks on you. Not to say that referred pain isn't real - it most definitely is. But your brain senses the pain elsewhere than the original source.

For example, pain down your arm may be due to a trapped nerve in your neck, shingles or even angina. Trigeminal neuralgia often causes referred pain in your teeth and jaw. Sciatica is a common example of pain emanating from the back but you many feel it down the leg and even the big toe!

So how do you treat it?

You go to the source of the pain to relieve the referred pain. Patients will ask why I treat the spine when the pain is in their calf.... Often they will have no pain at the source but extreme pain that's referred. It’s counterintuitive

If the referred pain continues untreated then it may cause the body to compensate as it tries to adjust, throwing up new issues. It may even become chronic.

Acupuncture and tuina remedial massage is effective in treating the root cause of the issue, particularly in the case of nerve pain. It dampens down the nerve signals and calms the central nervous system. This in turn reduces the referred pain.

Does this resonate? If so WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 to book.

Rita specializes in pain of any kind. She has been an acupuncturist and holistic practitioner for 14 years

13/06/2025

TESTIMONIAL 🧡

Nicky initially came for help with TMJ, a painful condition caused by jaw clenching. Stress plays an important part in increased pain and tension in the neck and shoulders which then exacerbated her symptoms.

As someone with hypermobility, Nicky also suffered from back and hip issues.

I used acupuncture along with tuina remedial massage and cupping to treat Nicky. She now comes every month for maintenance to stay well.

23/05/2025

Knees... can be problematic. Arthritis, ACL, torn miniscus or cartilage, tracking issues, inflammation, bakers cyst or referred pain from back pain.

Yeah - there's a lot that can go wrong with knees. Some issues are more serious than others, can be acute or degenerative, or resolve of their own accord.

Knees take a lot of the strain in keeping us mobile and upright. Posture, age, level of activity, type of activity, weight and our genes all play a part in how healthy your knees are - or aren't.

Acupuncture, and in particular, electro-acupuncture. can be very effective in refucing inflammation and pain. So if your knees aren't holding up as well as you'd like or you're finding walking. climbing stairs or running is causing you discomfort or pain, whatsapp Rita on 07961346822 for a chat or book.

25/04/2025

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Caroline came to see me as she was running on empty, during an intense work period and recovering from an infection. A combination of vitamin shots and acupuncture helped her back on track.

Now she'll just come for monthly maintenance to keep her well, dealing with health issues before they become a problem.

01/04/2025

We all get tired and stressed. It goes with modern day life. Work, finances, family, ill health... We’re always juggling. But what happens when you drop the plates?

Burn out doesn't happen from one day to the next. It's the drip, drip effect of continual stress that impacts both your physical and emotional wellbeing.

The body can only take so much.

Acupuncture is helpful in calming the central nervous and supporting your well being. It improves sleep, reduces anxiety, promotes better digestion and energy and manages pain while allowing you the space to heal.

Peachy offers a range of holistic services including acupuncture, TuiNa remedial massage, cupping, guasha and Vitamin shots.

Whatsapp Rita on 07961346822 for a chat or to book. 😊

06/03/2025

It's that time again....

Acupuncture is just a game changer for hayfever and results are pretty fast.

Suitable for adults and children.

Contact Rita on 07961346822 to book.

05/03/2025

A recent randomized controlled trial conducted at Duke University investigated the efficacy of acupuncture in managing acute musculoskeletal pain in an emergency department (ED) setting.

28/02/2025

Pain, whether physical or emotional, has a remarkable ability to amplify itself, creating a cycle that can be both overwhelming and consuming. This magnification occurs through several interconnected mechanisms:

Sensory Amplification: When the body experiences pain, the brain’s pain-processing centres become more sensitive. This heightened sensitivity means that even minor stimuli can be perceived as intensely painful, leading to a disproportionate response to everyday sensations. For instance, a gentle touch might feel excruciating to someone in chronic pain due to this sensory amplification. I see this all the time in my clinic.

Emotional Amplification: Pain often carries an emotional burden, such as frustration, anxiety, or depression. These emotions can intensify the perception of pain, creating a feedback loop where emotional distress heightens physical discomfort, and physical pain exacerbates emotional turmoil. This interplay can make the experience of pain feel more intense and enduring. This is, understandably, very common.

Cognitive Amplification: Our thoughts and beliefs about pain can influence its intensity. Focusing on the pain, anticipating its worsening, or fearing its persistence can all contribute to an increased perception of pain. This cognitive aspect underscores the importance of mental and emotional well-being in managing and mitigating the experience of pain.

Acupuncture can have a powerful impact on pain, how we perceive, experience and emotionally confront it. Chinese medicine provides a toolkit to help break the cycle of amplification, leading to more effective relief and improved quality of life. It is both complementary and an alternative.

If you are living in a cycle of pain whether musculoskeletal, neurological or physiological, then whatsapp Rita on 07961346822.

05/02/2025

The symptoms of chronic stress may surprise you... And these symptoms are also primary health conditions.

So what came first? The chicken or the egg? Take a look:

**Heart disease: Chronic stress can increase the risk of heart disease, heart attack, and stroke

**High blood pressure: Chronic stress can lead to high blood pressure, or hypertension

**Obesity: Chronic stress can lead to weight gain, which can increase the risk of obesity and other chronic diseases

**Type 2 diabetes: Chronic stress can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes

**Digestive problems: Chronic stress can cause digestive problems

**Headaches: Chronic stress can cause headaches

**Muscle tension: Chronic stress can cause muscle tension and pain

**Sleep problems: Chronic stress can cause sleep problems, such as insomnia or nightmares

**Anxiety disorders: Chronic stress can increase the risk of anxiety disorders

**Mood disorders: Chronic stress can increase the risk of mood disorders, such as depression

**Addiction: Chronic stress can increase the risk of addiction to alcohol, ni****ne, prescription drugs, food, the internet, or gambling

Whichever came first, chronic, sustained stress has a massive effect on our wellbeing. When was the last time you made the connection? Is stress exacerbating your symptoms or the cause?

Whatever your health issue, acupuncture can be really helpful in reducing pain and inflammation and calming your cental nervous system, making stress more manageable.

WhatsApp Rita on 07961346822 for a chat or to book. 😊

31/01/2025

When you have lots of niggling health issues, what do you do? Read about Helen's experience with acupuncture.

If you have lots of different health issues, then acupuncture is a really versatile treatment option.

24/01/2025

Read about Tamsin's experience of repetitive strain and chronic musculoskeletal pain

Much of my work is helping to relieve pain: whether it’s migraine, arthritis or frozen shoulder. But there are a number of injuries predominantly due to overuse: carpal tunnel and lateral and medial epicondylitis (tennis/golfers elbow), are the most common but no less painful. I used to see thi....