Acupuncture is a treatment where very fine needles are inserted into certain points around the body for a range of therapeutic purposes. Acupuncture compliments Physiotherapy/Manual therapy clinically by reducing pain and swelling, therefore the patient can progress quickly through their rehabilitation (especially in the early stages).
When acupuncture needles are inserted, the nerves under the skin produce endorphins and oxytocin. These are known as ‘happy hormones’. These hormones benefit the overall well-being of the patient.
Acupuncture can help with:
Muscle strains
Insomnia
Vertigo
Stomach cramps and period pain
General stomach pain
Indigestion and reflux
Neck and back pain
Sciatica nerve pain
Headaches and migraines
Frozen shoulder
Arthritis
All our acupuncturists are members of the NZASA and integrate evidence-based acupuncture into their practice for the benefit of the patient.