Acupuncture: What is it?
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.
Humans have used acupuncture for millenia. The first documented cases of its use were reported over 2000 years ago.Acupuncture is startingly acceptable in the management of many wide and varied disease states and it is a highly respected and well-researched treatment modality, supported by thousands of scientific papers, published in highly respected scientific journals.
Acupuncture: How does it work?
Acupuncture is a fascinating combination of science and art. Despite the tireless work of the best minds in modern research, there’s still no detailed explanation available in Western Terms of how it works.
From a Traditional Eastern perspective, the body and its diseases were very elegantly described as an imbalance or blockage in the continuous flow of energy that circumnavigates our corporeal body. Acupuncture was utilised as a gentle method to mechanically clear or stimulate these sluggish points of activity. This done by locating precisely the points on the body where the energy flowed closest to the surface. Manipulation of these points allowed energy to circulate again, giving a new lease of life to the affected area. It also encouraged the system or area to heal and regain normal function.
A Pinch of Prevention offers acupuncture to residents throughout our service areas including Wishart, Mansfield, Holland Park, Robertson and Carindale and more.
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Who is able to benefit from Acupuncture?
Acupuncture has been shown in various clinical trials to improve patient’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 Arthritis
- 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
Acupuncture – part of your physiotherapy treatment?
A Pinch of Prevention uses a thorough assessment to determine whether the patient is suitable for this treatment and a course of needling is often complimented with a flexibility program and hands-on treatment as appropriate. It has become more popular to combine Acupuncture with the physiotherapy treatment.A Pinch Of Prevention utilises Acupuncture for chronic and acute pain, musculoskeletal injuries, or sports injuries.
What is the Acupuncture Evidence Project?
The Acupuncture Evidence Project was published in 2017. It reviews pieces of data that supports acupuncture’s efficacy.
What is the distinction between acupuncture & dry needling?
| Acupuncturist – Chinese Medicine | Dry Needling |
| Minimum 4 Year Bachelor Degree | 48-72-Hour Course |
| Chinese Medicine Board Australian (CMBA) Registered practitioners | There is no registration required. Therefore, minimum eligibility standards can or may not apply. |
| Practises Holistically – Treats the area affected as well as the wider system that governs that area. Based on a system over 2000 years old. | Focuses only on treating the area affected in a painful manner by beating the muscle to submission or forcing the it into release. |
| Mandatory continuing professional education for registration | No continuing professional development required. |
| Strict infection control standards | Unknown standards |
| It is required to have professional indemnity insurance for acupuncture. | Acupuncture or dry needling treatments may not be covered by some practitioners. |