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How Does Acupuncture Feel?

acupuncture-needles-in-backAlmost half the treatment involves detailed questioning of the patient about their lifestyle and health issues. The acupuncturist takes the pulse and observes the tongue to build up a complete picture of the patient and their condition. A diagnosis is then made, before appropriate points are selected and treated with acupuncture.

Acupuncture Needles

Insertion of the acupuncture needles is painless, but patients usually experience a sensation when the needle makes contact with the energy at the point. This can feel different for each patient, but may be a numbness, tingling or heaviness. This initial sensation lasts a few seconds and indicates to the practitioner that the Qi has been influenced.

Needles are usually left in for up to twenty minutes, during which time most patients experience a feeling of calm and relaxation. Immediately after treatment, especially the first time, it is common to feel quite tired.

This is usually followed over the next few days by the beginnings of change in the patient’s condition as the energy starts to rebalance. Patients can also experience feelings of increased energy or general relaxation.

Call Lorna of Essex Acupuncture on 07960 852338 to book your acupuncture treatment at her clinics in Leigh-on-sea, Southend-on-Sea and London.

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Essex Acupuncture at
Shambhala Studios
Therapy Room 1
11 Leighcliff Buildings
Maple Avenue
LEIGH-ON-SEA
SS9 1PR


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Also at
The Therapy Life Centre
11 Prittlewell Chase
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS0 0RX

Moxibustion

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Warming points through Moxibustion is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It utilises a substance called Moxa, which is made from the aged leaves of a herb called mugwort. Like the sun, moxa produces a comforting dry heat helping to eliminate dampness and cold in the body, alleviating Aches and Pains and supporting Aging Joints.

Pain Relief

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If you are one of those people who has exhausted the chemical pills and potions of Western Medicine, then Acupuncture could be for you.
There are many patients who have been sent home to grin and bear it and, after many months of putting up with discomfort, the discovery of natural pain relief in the form of an acupuncture treatment can be the most wonderful experience.

Battlefield

battlefield-acupuncture

Originally developed to treat pain in US Air Force pilots who were unable to take medication while flying, this ear acupuncture technique has proved so effective in the relief of pain that many soldiers across the american forces have been trained so they can treat each other on the battlefield.

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