British Medical Acupuncture Society

28/07/2025

Ever wondered what a trigger point looks like?

The BMAS Medical Director, Mike Cummings, posts weekly on the BMAS Blog and here you can see his interpretation of a trigger point, based on ultrasound imaging.

Read more on the blog about trigger points, plus a range of hot topics in the world of medical acupuncture.

Take a look at the trigger point blog post here: https://ecs.page.link/5mUyR

24/07/2025

What a pain!

Trigger points in temporalis

This striking image shows typical pain referral patterns from trigger points in temporalis muscle. It's part of the course material for our headache course where you can build on your existing acupuncture skills and learns some advanced techniques for treating headache and migraine. NICE Guideline CG150 includes acupuncture treatment as an option for patients.

The BMAS has been teaching health professionals how to use acupuncture for over forty years. Is it time for you to head to our website to find out more about learning medical acupuncture? Our hybrid foundation course means you can study online modules at your own pace, then attend a practical session to sharpen your skills. Or upgrade your existing skills on our specialist headache course.

Click the link in bio, or visit www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk and click on the Education tab

23/07/2025

Stimulated by Gu et al 2025.[1] Photo by Freeman Zhou on Unsplash – Shanghai, China. EA – electroacupuncturePD – Parkinson’s diseaseNMS – non-motor symptomsMA – manual acupunctureIF – impact factorPDSS – Parkinson’s disease sleep scaleREM – rapid eye movement sleepRBD – REM sleep behaviour disorderRLS – restless legs syndromeSDB – sleep disordered breathing…...

Stimulated by Gu et al 2025.[1] Photo by Freeman Zhou on Unsplash – Shanghai, China. EA – electroacupuncturePD – Parkinson’s diseaseNMS – non-motor symptomsMA – manual acupunctureIF – impact factor…

21/07/2025

Festival Season!

It’s festival season, and just as music styles have changed over the years, so have acupuncture techniques. Whether you choose traditional or contemporary, or a blend of both, your acupuncture practice is as unique to you as your musical taste.

Why not refresh and update your acupuncture knowledge with a Foundation Refresher course - make sure that you are keeping with the times and fine-tuning your performance.

BMAS courses are open to regulated health professionals. Get into your rhythm with a foundation course, then pick up the beat with more specialised or refresher courses.

Link to courses in bio

We seek to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.

17/07/2025

Pushing your limits

As the world’s toughest cyclists hit the road for the Tour de France, there’s one thing they all need: effective recovery.

From muscle fatigue to joint pain, medical acupuncture offers evidence-based support for endurance athletes and weekend riders alike. Whether you're conquering climbs or chasing Strava segments, acupuncture can help:
✅ Boost recovery
✅ Reduce inflammation
✅ Manage pain naturally
✅ Improve performance

At the British Medical Acupuncture Society, we train and support healthcare professionals integrating acupuncture into mainstream medicine — because recovery should be part of everyone's training plan.

🚴 Explore more: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

We seek to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.

16/07/2025

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http://bmas.blog/2025/07/16/acupuncture-and-polypharmacy/

Stimulated by Lee et al 2025.[1] Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com SMS – Scientific Meeting SeriesIF – impact factorKM – Korean MedicineMA – manual acupunctureEA – electroacupuncturePSM – propensi…

15/07/2025

🧠👣 From Head to Toe — Acupuncture for Every Speciality 🩺✨

At the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS), we train everyone from psychiatrists to podiatrists, equipping healthcare professionals across disciplines with the skills to use evidence-based acupuncture.

Whether it’s relieving migraines, easing anxiety, managing musculoskeletal pain, or helping with foot and ankle conditions — our Supplementary Days offer targeted, practical training that supports real clinical outcomes.

💡 Designed by clinicians, for clinicians
🎯 Specialty-specific workshops
🏥 NHS & private sector professionals welcome

Discover how acupuncture can complement care — across the full body, for every body

👉 Explore training options: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/Education/Acupuncturetraining/SupplementaryDays.aspx

We seek to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.

10/07/2025

Be bowled over!

As two cricketing giants face off this July, peak performance and recovery are everything — not just for the pros, but for club cricketers, coaches, and fans chasing their own PBs.

Whether it’s shoulder strain, back tension, or repetitive stress from those long spells at the crease, medical acupuncture offers evidence-based support for:

✅ Faster recovery
✅ Pain management
✅ Muscle fatigue
✅ Injury prevention

At the British Medical Acupuncture Society, we connect you with trained healthcare professionals using acupuncture to support physical wellbeing, on and off the field. Whether it's training or treatment, our experience makes the difference.

👉 Learn more: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

We seek to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.

08/07/2025

Stimulated by Xu et al 2025.[1] Photo by Lee Jason on Pexels.com PSD – post-stroke dysphagiaRCT – randomised controlled trialMA – manual acupunctureIF – impact factorWST – water swallowing test (30ml of water)CRT – conventional rehabilitation trainingSSA – standardised swallowing assessmentMMASA – modified Mann assessment of swallowing ability5-HT – 5-hydroxytriptamine (aka serotonin)...

http://bmas.blog/2025/07/08/acupuncture-for-psd-2-2025/

Stimulated by Xu et al 2025.[1] Photo by Lee Jason on Pexels.com PSD – post-stroke dysphagiaRCT – randomised controlled trialMA – manual acupunctureIF – impact factorWST – water swallowing test (30…

07/07/2025

☀️ Summer Skills in Full Swing — Train with BMAS in Beautiful Northwich 🌿
Looking to revitalise your clinical skills this summer? ☀️

BMAS House in Northwich, Cheshire is where healthcare professionals come to learn evidence-based medical acupuncture — in a friendly, professional setting.

Set in the heart of the Cheshire countryside, BMAS House offers:
🏥 Expert-led courses
📚 Small group, hands-on learning
🌼 A relaxed, supportive environment

Whether you're a GP, physio, nurse or dentist — there's no better time to upskill and add acupuncture to your practice. And with long summer days and scenic surroundings, your CPD has never looked so refreshing.

📍Train where healthcare meets holistic care — in the heart of Cheshire.

👉 Find your course: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

We seek to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.

03/07/2025

Ace Your Recovery This Wimbledon! 🎾

Whether you're smashing it on the court or cheering from the sidelines, recovery is key to staying at the top of your game. 🏆

At the British Medical Acupuncture Society, we support evidence-based acupuncture for muscle recovery, injury prevention, and performance support. From tennis elbow to tight hamstrings, medical acupuncture could be your secret weapon this summer.

✅ Backed by science
✅ A drug-free option
✅ Fully trained healthcare professionals

Don’t let pain break your serve — explore how acupuncture can help you recover faster, feel better, and play stronger. Find an acupuncture practitioner on our website, or train with us in medical acupuncture if you're a regulated health professional.

👉 Learn more: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

We seek to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.