ADDRESS:
11 Wye Close
Droitwich Spa
Worcestershire
WR9 8TE

TELEPHONE:
(01905) 774432

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HOURS OF WORK
Please call me anytime to make an appointment. I can usually accommodate daytime, evenings or some week-ends.

ACUPUNCTURE

I am a member of the AACP (Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists) and have undertaken training at post graduate level and am qualified to use acupuncture for pain relief following a strict code of practice. I have practiced acupuncture with physiotherapy for the last 6 years. I specialise in western and trigger point acupuncture for muscular skeletal conditions.

I operate under extremely high standards of hygiene and immediately dispose of the single-use sterile needles after treatment.

What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. It uses the insertion by a skilled acupuncturist of very fine needles to stimulate self healing. Although often described as a means of pain relief, it is in fact used to treat people with a wide range of illnesses. Its focus is on improving the overall well being of the patient, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms.

How does acupuncture work?
Research shows that acupuncture causes the release of natural pain relieving chemicals stored in the brain (endorphins). These chemicals assist the body in its healing process as well as providing pain relief. Acupuncture can complement physiotherapy and is particularly useful in the treatment of headaches, whiplash, arthritis, back pain and neuralgia. Treatment is applied through the insertion of a special needle or needles into the body at specific points. This is a safe and virtually painless technique when administered by a trained practitioner.

Will acupuncture hurt?
At most a slight sensation of discomfort may be experienced as the fine needles are inserted but this feeling should not last. Occasionally a greater sensation may be felt which is believed to signify the movement of energy. Side effects are rare but if you have any concerns please speak to me.

Blood Donation
The National Blood Transfusion Service approves acupuncture treatment provided by AACP members.

Acupuncture and Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists can offer a wide range of treatment methods and may combine acupuncture treatment to complement other modalities including manual therapy, exercise therapy or electrotherapy.

Acupuncture does not work for all conditions or patients but research shows that pain relief is achieved by 70% of patients treated when conventional medicine has not worked. 

The response rates for acupuncture vary; some patients respond quickly while others require a few treatments before the cumulative benefits are felt (more commonly with a chronic condition). 

It should be noted that sometimes the symptoms appear to become a little worse to start with. This however is not normally a worsening of the condition.

Acupuncture can help with the following conditions:

• Neck & back pain
• Frozen shoulder
• Tennis elbow
• Tendonitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Headaches
• Muscle & joint problems
• arthritis & rheumatism
• sports injuries