What is Acupuncture treatment?
Acupuncture is the most well-known aspect of Traditional Eastern Medicine. It forms an integral part of our treatment method here at A Pinch of Prevention. Peter undertook 4 years of formalised study of this ancient tradition, and he uses it with great success in his treatment programs.Acupuncture is not like dry needling. It involves gentle needle application into specific areas or “point locations” on the body with the intent of bringing about positive changes to the affected area or system.
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 an intriguing combination of art and science and despite the endless work of the brainiest and greatest minds in modern research working on it, a comprehensive explanation in Western Terms as to exactly how it works is still, infuriatingly and gloriously, unavailable.
Traditional Eastern philosophy describes the body and its sickness as an interruption or blockage to the energy flow that circulates through our 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. 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.
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 can benefit most 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: How does it affect your physiotherapy treatment?
A Pinch Of Prevention offers a comprehensive assessment that determines whether a patient is suitable to receive this treatment. A course in needling is often complemented with a flexible program and hands-on treatment, as necessary. Acupuncture has become increasingly common to be used in conjunction with a physiotherapy treatment regime.Our team at A Pinch of Prevention uses Acupuncture as an evidence-based form of treatment for acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal injuries or sports injuries.
What is the Acupuncture Evidence Project?
The Acupuncture Evidence Project is a review of the data that backs up the information regarding acupuncture, and it was published in 2017.
What is the difference between acupuncture and dry needling?
| Acupuncturist – Chinese Medicine | Dry Needling |
| Minimum 4 Year Bachelor Degree | 48 -72 hour course |
| 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. | Only treats the affected area with a purposeful, painful approach. |
| Required continuing professional development for registration | No continuing professional development required. |
| Strict infection control standards | Unknown standards |
| It is required to have professional indemnity insurance for acupuncture. | For dry needling or acupuncture, some practitioners might not be covered |