MUSCULOSKELETAL CONDITIONS

Are you plagued by achy joints and a stiff back at the end of the day after a long day? Most of us are chained to our desks for long stretches of time through the day. Our shoulders are tense and we are hunched over our keyboards for so long that no amount of stretching helps to relieve the pain and discomfort. 

Although musculoskeletal conditions can present themselves differently in everyone, the symptoms can include:

• Recurrent pain
• Swelling
• Stiff joints
• Dull aches

If you suffer from any of these conditions and you feel the only way you can get a good night’s sleep is by using over the counter medication to deal with it, you will be happy to know that there are better, more holistic options. 

The greatest benefit brought about by acupuncture treatments is in the altering of the body’s serotonin levels. Serotonin is a hormone that is essential in regulating the body’s sleep cycle and helps us to process pain. Acupuncture can help to stabilise serotonin levels improving the quality of sleep while also aiding in pain management, without the use of painkillers. 

To ease the pain, I like to use a combination of treatments along with acupuncture to offer the most relief. My patients have found immense relief by using therapeutic treatments like Gua Sha and Cupping. I have found this combination to be extremely beneficial as it also helps to identify the underlying causes.