Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a form of alternative medicine and a key component of traditional Chinese medicine in which thin needles are inserted into the body. Most common conditions treated in our clinic with acupuncture are: Different joint pain, Shoulder Pain, Sciatica, Headache/ Migraine, Digestive Disorders / Acidity/ Dysentery, Nausea /Vomiting, Arthritis/ Osteoarthritis/ Rheumatoid arthritis, Allergies/ Respiratory Diseases/ Cough/ Cold/ Asthma, Stress/ Depression/ Insomnia, Gynecological Disorders.

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Treatments

Acupuncture

A medical practice of inserting fine needles into certain points (acupoints) on the body to treat various physical and mental diseases.

Moxibustion

The burning of moxa (Artemisia vulgaris) to heat acupoints or certain areas to treat or prevent diseases.

Cupping

Suction is created to cause local congestion to improve ‘Qi’ & blood circulation in order to promote healing.

Hammering

Dermal needling or Superficial tapping of acupoints/meridians/local areas with five star needle/plum-blossom needle to maintain free flow of ‘Qi’ & blood.

Electro acupuncture

The combination of acupuncture and electric stimulation to speed up the recovery of certain diseases.

Hijama

Also known as wet cupping (Hijama). Blood is drawn by cupping method for therapeutic purposes.

TENS

Acupuncture like TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) on acupoints/local areas to relieve pain and other therapeutic purposes.

Paediatric Acupuncture

Use of acupuncture in children (easy and simple to apply, quick results).

Moxa massage

The combination of moxibustion & massage for quick results.

IR

For instant relief from pain and swelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acupuncture Painful?
Answer: Not significant, since the needles are very thin as ‘hair sized’ and the method of insertion by an expertise make it painless. Majority of patients doesn’t feel pain, but a few may feel slight pain as much as an ‘ant bite’, which is tolerable.
Answer: No. There is no side effects in acupuncture.
Answer: Yes. Acupuncturists are trained to give more importance to safety. Usually sterile disposable needles or sterile individual needles are used. So there is no chance to spread contagious diseases.
Answer:
  • • Different joint pain/Contracture of joint/Spasm of muscle
  • • Shoulder Pain/Frozen Shoulder
  • • Sciatica
  • • Pain/ Neuralgia/ Neuritis/ Fibromyalgia
  • • Headache/ Migraine
  • • Digestive Disorders/ Acidity/ Constipation/ Diarrhoea/ Dysentery/ IBS
  • • Nausea/Vomiting
  • • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • • Sports injuries/Other injuries
  • • Arthritis/ Osteoarthritis/ Rheumatoid arthritis
  • • Tendonitis/ Tennis Elbow
  • • Allergies/ Respiratory Diseases/ Cough/ Cold/ Asthma
  • • Stress/Depression/Insomnia
  • • Menstrual/Menopausal disorders
  • • Gynecological Disorders
Answer: No. Acupuncture is a drugless pro-nature therapy.
Answer: After inserting the needles into the body, manipulation by hand creates some sensation called Deqi (pronounced as Thechi). This sensation acts like medicine and cures disease.
Answer: Of course you should. The medicines can be tapered or stopped as per physician’s advice.
Answer: Yes, you can. But, it is mandatory to inform your acupuncturist.
Answer: It varies from person to person, depends on disease and its conditions. Generally, 10-20 sessions are required as a course of treatment. In chronic cases, more than one course is needed for the complete treatment.
Answer: Normally 30 -60 min are needed. But in some cases it takes a little more.
Answer: • Simple treatment
• Effective for a wide range of diseases
• Cost effective
• Speedy recovery
• Non-invasive and costless diagnostic methods like ‘tongue diagnosis’ and ‘pulse diagnosis’
Answer: No. There is no restriction in diet.
Answer: Yes. Patients may experience some additional benefits other than the diseased condition such as
• Improvement in quality of sleep
• Energizing the body
• Improvement in confidence & quick decision making ability
• Improvement in digestion
• Reduction in stress
• Delay in ageing process etc…