Acupuncture: What is it?
Acupuncture is perhaps the most famous aspect of Traditional Eastern Medicine, and it forms an important part of our treatment methodology at A Pinch of Prevention near Wishart. Peter spent 4 years studying this ancient tradition and has been able to use it with great success in his treatments. 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.
People have been using acupuncture for many years. Its first documented applications were found over 2000 years back.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.
How does acupuncture treatment work?
Acupuncture, an interesting combination of science, art, and medicine, still lacks concrete detail on how it works in Western medicine Terms.
Traditional Eastern philosophy describes the body and its sickness as an interruption or blockage to the energy flow that circulates through our body. 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. These points were manipulated to allow the energy to flow more easily and bring a new lease on life to the area or affected systems. This encourages the area to recover and return to its normal state.
A Pinch of Prevention offers acupuncture services to Wishart, Mansfield, Holland Park, Carindale, Robertson and surrounding areas.
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Who can benefit from acupuncture?
Numerous clinical trials have shown that acupuncture can be a good alternative treatment if you experience:
- 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 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. Acupuncture may be used alongside physiotherapy for Wishart residents as part of a broader treatment plan, where clinically appropriate. Our team at A Pinch Of Prevention uses Acupuncture for Wishart residents in it’s evidence-based treatment of acute and chronic pain, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal 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.
Acupuncture vs. Dry Needling: The Difference
| Acupuncturist – Chinese Medicine | Dry Needling |
| Minimum 4 Year Bachelor Degree | Course takes 48 to 72 hours |
| Chinese Medicine Board Australian (CMBA) Registered practitioners | No Registration required-therefore minimum competence standards may or may not be applied. |
| 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 development for registration | No continuing professional development required. |
| Strict infection control standards | Unknown standards |
| Acupuncture professionals need to have mandatory professional indemnity insurance. | Some practitioners may not be covered for acupuncture or dry needling |