Acupuncture Carindale
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture may be the most popular aspect of Traditional Eastern Medicine. This method is being practised here at A Pinch of Prevention Peter studied this ancient tradition for 4 years and uses it with great success in his field now. Unlike dry needling, the discipline of Acupuncture involves the gentle application of very fine needles into specific areas, or ‘point locations’ on the body, to bring about positive change to the area or system being treated.
Acupuncture is a practise that has been used for a long time. The first recorded cases of it being used were documented over 2000 years ago. Acupuncture can be used to manage a wide range of diseases. It is a well-respected and well-researched body of treatment. There are thousands of scientific papers published in well-known journals about this kind of medical treatment.
Acupuncture – What does it do?
Acupuncture, an interesting combination of science, art, and medicine, still lacks concrete detail on how it works in Western medicine Terms.
Traditional Eastern perspectives view the body and diseases as an obstruction or imbalance in the flow of energy. As a gentle way to stimulate or mechanically clear these slow points of activity, acupuncture played a significant role to make this possible. It was applied to precisely placed points on the body that had the most energy. The energy could move more easily, which allowed for a fresh lease of life to the affected area. This encouraged the body to recover itself and restore its normal functions.
Residents in Carindale, Wishart, Carindale, and Mansfield are included in the places we offer our acupuncture services.
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Who can benefit from acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been shown in various clinical trials to improve patien’s condition especially those suffering from:
- Pain-acute and chronic
- Low-back pain
- Sciatica
- Neck pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Knee pain
- Muscle and Tendon Sprains & Strains
- Tennis Elbow
- Golfer’s Elbow
- Rheumatoid Athritis
- Headaches & Migraines
- Facial Pain
- Allergic rhinitis
- High and low blood pressure
- Stroke
- Painful periods
- Premenstrual Tension/Syndrome
- Fertility Issues affecting both Men & Women
- Insomnia
- Peri-menopausal symptoms—e.g. hot flushes
- Fibromyalgia
- Bell’s Palsy
- Neuralgia
- Post-operative convalescence
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Constipation
- Asthma
Is Acupuncture part of your physiotherapy treatment?
A Pinch Of Prevention performs an extensive assessment to determine the suitability of the patient for this treatment. The course of needling may be accompanied by a flexible program and hands-on treatment as necessary. It is becoming more common for Acupuncture to be used alongside with a physical therapy treatment regimen. A Pinch of Prevention employs Acupuncture to treat acute and chronic pain, a musculoskeletal injury or sports injuries.
What is the Acupuncture Evidence Project?
The Acupuncture Evidence Project was published in 2017, It is a review of the evidence supporting the information about acupuncture.
What is the difference between acupuncture and dry needling?
| Acupuncturist – Chinese Medicine | Dry Needling |
| Minimum 4 Year Bachelor Degree | Course takes 48 to 72 hours |
| Chinese Medicine Board Australian (CMBA) Registered practitioners | Minimum competence standards are observed as registration is not required. |
| A holistic treatment – This treatment ensures that the affected area and the entire system are given the same attention. Based on a system that is over 2000 years old. | The only treatment is to the area in question and it works by beating the muscle into submission. |
| Mandatory continuing professional education for registration | No continuing professional development required. |
| Strict infection control standards | Unknown standards |
| Acupuncture professionals need to have mandatory professional indemnity insurance. | For dry needling or acupuncture, some practitioners might not be covered |