What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is one of the oldest recorded forms of medicine – it
has been used in China for over 3000 years. It involves inserting a needle(s)
into the body to aid disease prevention, therapy or maintenance of health.
How does acupuncture work?
Traditional Chinese acupuncture incorporates theories of “energy
(Qi) flow” and attempts to improve or maintain this flow. Research
shows that the brain stimulation which occurs with acupuncture can aid
the release of the body’s natural pain relieving chemicals (endorphins).
What we do know is that the effects of acupuncture are cumulative and
whether we believe in the traditional Chinese theories or not, research
shows that pain relief is real.
Who carries out acupuncture at DPC?
Acupuncture in the department is overseen by Clinic Director, Meera Siva.
At Dorking Physiotherapy Clinic, all Physiotherapists who administer
acupuncture are fully qualified.
What happens during a treatment?
Patients will be examined, a diagnosis given and a specific treatment
plan developed. After discussion with the patient, informed consent is
collected before treatment commences.
Our Physiotherapists may in some cases use acupuncture purely for pain
relief, although normally it will be combined with other forms of Physiotherapy
treatment to achieve even better results.
For appointments or simply for advice, please ring, fax
Physiotherapy Clinic on: 01306 876072
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