For the treatment of injuries and chronic pain, I often combine acupuncture with Tui Na massage (Chinese Remedial massage) which enhances both clinical results and speed of recovery.

Recent studies show that acupuncture effectively treats sports injuries like shin splints, back pain, tennis elbow and neck pain.  Many professional sports teams employ acupuncturists to speed up healing times and to resolve stubborn problems. 

As well as treating sports injuries, acupuncture is also very beneficial for longer-term chronic painful conditions such as MS, arthritis, fibromyalgia, neuralgia, migraines, frozen shoulder and chronic back pain.  It has been highlighted in scientific studies to stimulate the release of serotonins and endorphins (the body's natural pain killers) which aid pain relief and promote healing.

Tui Na massage is a branch of Chinese Massage which uses massage to treat very specifically and is effective at reducing pain and stiffness.  It is usually administered through light clothing.  The combination of acupuncture and massage can help reduce pain and restore mobility more speedily, allowing you to return to full function and do the things you want to do!

The aims of treatment are to:

·       Reduce pain
·       Relax muscles and relieve spasms
·       Improve local blood circulation
·       Restore mobility

A range of specifically designed gentle exercises are also provided as part of treatment, to aid recovery and range of movement.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends acupuncture for disorders such as:
 
·       Tennis elbow
·       Sciatica
·       Low back pain
·       Headache/Migraine
·       Headache/Migraine
·       Peripheral neuropathy and many more

To discuss how acupuncture and/or tui na massage may help you, call me on 07910 487 532 or email liz.fiest@yahoo.com.