The Modern Acupuncture Clinic

27/03/2023

A bit of a result for my patient, chronic pain sufferers and acupuncture in general…

https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/wellingborough-acupuncture-fibromyalgia-patient-brought-back-from-depths-of-despair-thanks-to-stanwick-therapist-4078951?fbclid=IwAR0IJCbNlEPtY4A3JelP9aURMkaFjaTKHRclL_zmdO96EXcs7z9IWgsjK54

Acupuncture Awareness Week runs from March 25 to April 1

04/07/2022

Ever wondered about the mysteries of acupuncture needling?

23/06/2022

If you have back pain, frozen shoulder or similar pain ailments, and you haven't tried cupping then you may be missing a trick!

04/05/2021

The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

09/04/2021

Finally, acupuncture has been officially added to the NICE NHS guidelines for the treatment of chronic pain. There is an increasingly strong evidence-base supporting the effectiveness of acupuncture for a variety chronic pain conditions: https://www.evidencebasedacupuncture.org/pain/

We hope the updated guidelines can provide more patients with better .

Evidence Based Acupuncture

26/02/2020

If you are contemplating acupuncture for the first time how much training would you find satisfactory?

A synopsis of the different acupuncture training requirements of the 5 main voluntary regulation bodies for acupuncture in the UK.

17/02/2020

Four conditions that acupuncture could help relieve:

Arthritis
Arthritis, which has over many different forms, is one of the most common causes of chronic pain among people above 60. If you are also someone who is struggling with arthritis pain, you should seek acupuncture as soon as possible.
According to Arthritis Research UK arthritis is more common in women than men. With around 10 million adults in the UK struggling with some form of arthritis, it is one of the primary causes of reduced mobility. So, whether you are struggling with osteoarthritis (the most common form of arthritis), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, or gout, you may be able to manage your joint pain with acupuncture.

Headaches
Whether you are struggling with a headache due to stress, anxiety, depression, or high blood pressure, seeking acupuncture could relieve it quickly.
Headaches have different forms such as cluster headaches, migraines, tension headaches, hypertension headaches, post-traumatic headaches, and caffeine headaches, etc., but you may be able to relieve them with acupuncture.

Insomnia
If you are unable to fall asleep or you keep waking up frequently in the night, then you might be struggling with insomnia. Lack of sleep can increase the risk of health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke, etc.
Insomnia occurs due to problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, physical discomfort, and emotional issues, etc. Apart from that, it can also occur due to the use of medicines for problems such as high blood pressure, allergies, and asthma.
So, if you want to treat insomnia naturally, and reduce the risk of all those problems that it can lead to, give acupuncture a go.

Digestive problems
Acupuncture is also one of the best treatments for digestive problems such as heartburn, stomach ache, and diarrhea, etc. Since a healthy digestive system is highly essential for preventing a variety of health problems, you should take quick treatments for digestive problems.
Apart from treating the above health problems, you can also seek acupuncture for treating tendonitis, muscle tension, allergies, and infertility.

10/02/2020

For all you needle phobics 🙂

25/01/2020

21/01/2020

2020 is the Year of the Rat 🐭
Which Chinese zodiac sign are you?

Chinese New Year is fast approaching – and with it comes a host of superstitions that will apparently dictate how the next 12 months will play out for each of us.

14/01/2020

It’s important to stay hydrated especially after an acupuncture session.
If you struggle with water 💦, whether it’s not remembering, not enjoying the taste 😕 or simply not being in the habit of reaching for the H2O, why not eat your water instead.
Check out the below 👇 for some suggestions;