Treatment Techniques

As well as Acupuncture, your therapist may use other Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques to help your recovery depending on your specific condition and diagnosis:

• Acupuncture
• Acupressure
• Auricular (ear) acupuncture
• Facial acupuncture
• Scalp acupuncture
• Electro-acupuncture
• Moxibustion (warming technique)
• Cupping (vacuum suction cups)
• Massage

Moxibustion

A popular treatment method is Moxibustion, which is the treatment of diseases by applying heat to Acupuncture points.

Moxibustion is used for ailments such as back pain, cold conditions, certain types of paralysis, joint pain and arthritic disorders. Smokeless moxa can be used if some patients dislike the smell.

Cupping

This is a method of stimulating Acupuncture points by applying suction through a metal, wood or glass jar, in which a partial vacuum has been created. This technique produces blood congestion at the site, and therefore stimulates it. Cupping is used for low backache, sprains, soft tissue injuries, and helping relieve fluid from the lungs in chronic bronchitis.

Auriculur Acupuncture

Tiny needles are inserted into specific points in the ear to promote healing. This method is particularly effective for addictions such as smoking as well as for depression and insomnia. Auricular acupuncture is promoted by organisations in the US and UK such as NADA and SMART.