Acupuncture
Dr. Fitzpatrick has been using Acupuncture in his Clinic for many years and he is a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society.
Acupuncture is a treatment that can relieve symptoms of some physical and psychological conditions and may encourage the persons' own body to heal and repair itself, if it is able to do so.
Acupuncture stimulates the nerves of the skin, muscle and other tissues, and can produce a variety of effects. Acupuncture can relieve pain and some clients notice an improved feeling of well-being after treatment. Current research shows that acupuncture can affect most of the body's systems - the nervous system, muscle tone, hormone production, circulation, and allergic responses, as well as the respiratory, digestive, urinary and repoductive systems.
It is most commonly used to treat musculoskeletal pain, for example in the back, neck, shoulder and leg. It has been used successfuly in the treatment of headache/migraine, chronic muscle strain, sports injuries and various kinds of rheumatic and arthritic pain.
During the past few years Acupuncture has become increasingly popular. As it is a potent treatment it is important that it is carried out by a well trained practitioner.
A typical treatment involves fine needles being inserted through the skin and left in position for a brief period of time. The number of needles varies and the number of sessions required varies also.
What conditions can be treated by Acupuncture ?
Musculoskeletal pain: back, neck, shoulder, tennis/golfer's elbow, Trigeminal neuralgia
Migraine and headache.
Hormonal conditions: pre-menstural tension, painful periods, menopausal symptoms.
Intestinal , Gastro-intestinal problems, irritable bowel, diahorrea.
Sinus problems: hay fever, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis
Irritable Bladder Syndrome, bladder urgency, or frequency.
Chronic Fatigue/ME, reduced energy and well being.
Smoking cessation.
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