Traditional acupuncture is a system of healthcare based on the ideas and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine that go back almost two thousand years. Acupuncture aims to restore the body’s natural balance and equilibrium. Parts of the body are interconnected with each other as are emotional and mental areas.
Acupuncture treatment is based on the idea that pain and illness can occur when vital energy is unable to flow freely due to physical or emotional stress, infection or injury. This vital energy, known as qi, circulates around the human body over separate pathways known as meridians. If everything is flowing smoothly, then the body is in alignment and the body takes good care of itself. If the vital energy isn’t flowing correctly, symptoms of disease can arise.
The acupuncture practitioner gently inserts fine needles into precise acupuncture points. This allows the vital energy to begin flowing correctly once again. Traditional acupuncture can help treat a variety of symptoms, such as gastrointestinal problems, urinary and gynecological issues, circulatory issues, respiratory problems, psychological concerns, injuries, aches and nervous system issues.