Pain Management
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Pain Management
Chronic pain is defined as a pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks despite medication. Suffering for any length of time can really wear you down. Both physically and emotionally. Acupuncture is however recognised by NICE Guidelines as being a highly effective treatment modality for chronic pain.
Acute pain can also be effectively treated. Strain and injury is often unavoidable and acupuncture can be very effective in immediate pain relief and supporting your recuperation.
Treatment will include the insertion of tiny needles close to the area of pain. Distal points shall also be selected to reinforce the treatment and balance the body. Quite often and depending on the specific signs and symptoms presented, electro-acupuncture, heat treatments comprising moxa and heat-lamp, cupping and gua sha can be added to bolster the treatment.
At SHINE, each treatment protocol will be explained and lifestyle and dietary advice provided to ensure you give yourself the best chance for recovery and pain management. Some of the conditions that can be effectively treated include;
- Sciatica & Backpain
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Knee pain and joint pain
- Arthritis (rheumatoid & osteo)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Fibromyalgia and muscle ache
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Sports injuries, acute and chronic
- Repetitive strain injury
- Migraines
- Menstrual pain
- Post-operative pain
- Post-stroke pain
This list is non-exhaustive, so if your condition is not mentioned above, please do not hesitate to contact SHINE to discuss your symptoms and treatment option.