Pain & Acupuncture
Pain is disturbing, subjective and experiential to each person affected. As Acupuncturists we determine the treatment of pain based upon each persons unique history. The nature – such as dull or sharp pain, location, length of time one has had to endure, are part of our assessment. As such, each treatment may be different compared to a western approach which may be the use of anti-inflammatory products for everyone.
However, there is one true fact about our system of medicine, it is an area we excel in, as supported by the World Health Organisation. Some of the most common presentations include, back pain, sports injuries, chronic recurrent injuries, post surgery pain and more. Other types of pain can be associated with an condition such as arthritis or gynecological pain.
Pain
In this short video, Maria O Redan a practicing acupuncturist for over 20 years explains how ‘any’ type of pain be it acute or chronic, medical or injury based can be treated successfully. Not only can acupuncture positively enhance the quality of life for individuals with such sufferings, but scientific evidence compiled over the last 30 years supports these claims. Using acupuncture to reduce pain is a treatment option that all people should be availing of.
Peripheral Neuropathy
CASE STUDY : TREATMENT OF PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY WITH ELECTROACUPUNCTURE By Jutta Brassil Peripheral neuropathy is a syndrome composed of sensory, motor and vasomotor symptoms which may occur singly or in combination caused by simultaneous [...]
Acupuncture and Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints which is characterized by pain and stiffness in the joints, localized swellings and a creaking or grinding sensation when moving. The knee can give way because muscles around the joint structure are weakened and they can become bent or bowed.
Acupuncture can help your migraine
Headache is one of the most common complaints seen in a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) the disharmony patterns which can cause headaches cover a wide spectrum of possibilities and in many cases a person can experience a range of headaches of which the classic Migraine is only one.
Approaches to Migraine Management
Interested or have experience in treating migraine? Well check out the event the Migraine Association Ireland will be hosting on Sat 15th Sept 2012 at the Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin. The Acupuncture Council of Ireland will be present and would love our members to take the opportunity to get involved.