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Acupuncture is a technique that can be used to relieve symptoms for a variety of conditions. Each patient’s treatment will vary according to the presenting complaint.

Very fine needles are inserted and left in areas of the body to stimulate nerves in the skin and muscle. This produces far reaching effects on virtually all the systems of the body. The most well known effect is a reduction in pain and increase in wellbeing.

Sometimes the needles are stimulated, either by hand, or electrical stimulation. The number of needles used varies, from one to as many as ten or so. Treatment is normally weekly initially but may change later during the course (roughly 5 to 8 sessions).

Acupuncture can be used for pain relief (neck and back, shoulder, leg pain), headaches, muscle strains and sports injuries, arthritic pain, IBS, menstrual pain, allergies, sinus problems and help with drug dependency or addictions.

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