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Arklow Acupuncture Clinic

Inglewood, Wexford Road, Arklow, Co Wicklow
Email Susan Hill: arklowacupuncture@gmail.com
Tel: 0402 39793
Mobile: 086 268 0402

About Acupuncture

HERE IS SOME IFORMATION ON ACUPUNCTURE AND ITS USES

Acupuncture is the practice of inserting very fine sterile needles along areas of the body to treat disease, stimulate the immune system, and re-establish internal homeostasis.  Generally, acupuncture treatment is relatively painless and most patients experience a deep sense of relaxation or wellness following treatment.

 

PAIN RELIEF AND SPORTS/ACUTE INJURIES ARE SPECIALIZED AT THE CLINIC
ALSO TREATED AT ARKLOW ACUPUNCTURE CLINIC:

1. NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS
   
   Neurological conditions such as headaches, migraines, difficulty sleeping, nervous tension, some forms of deafness, trigeminal neuralgia, peripheral neuropathy, noises in the ears, dizziness, and Meniere's disease.Bells Palsy.
   
   
2. CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
   
   Cardiovascular disorders such as high or low blood pressure, fluid retention, chest pain, angina pectoris, poor circulation, cold hands and feet, and muscle cramps.
   
   
3. RESPIRATORYCONDITIONS
   
   Respiratory conditions such as bronchial asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, acute tonsillitis, rhinitis, sinusitis, hay fever, chronic cough, laryngitis, sore throat, influenza and the common cold.
   
   
4. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM DISORDERS
   
   Digestive system disorders, gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastric hyperacidity, gastritis, heartburn, hiatus hernia syndrome, flatulence, paralytic ileus, colitis, diarrhoea, constipation,Irritable bowel syndrome,  haemorrhoids, liver and gall bladder disorders, and weight control.
   
   
5. UROGENIAL DISORDERS
   
   Urogenital disorders such as cystitis, prostatitis, low sexual vitality, urinary retention, kidney disorders, nocturnal enuresis, and neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
   
   
6. GYNAECOLOGICAL & OBSTETRIC DISORDERS
   
   Gynaecological and obstetric disorders such as premenstrual tension, painful, heavy or irregular, or the absence of periods, abnormal uterine bleeding or discharge, hormonal disturbances, disorders associated with menopause, prolapse of the uterus or bladder, difficulty with conception, and morning sickness.fertility. breech presentation of baby.
   
   
7.  SKIN CONDITIONS
   
   Skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, nerve rash, herpes zoster, acne, scar tissue and resultant adhesions, hair loss.
   
   
8. EYE CONDITIONS
   
   Eye conditions such as visual disorders, red, sore, itchy or watery eyes, conjunctivitis.
   
   
9. MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
   
   Musculoskeletal disorders such as osteoarthritis, sciatica, lumbago, weak back, low back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, tenosynovitis, shoulder and neck pain, cervicobrachial syndrome, "frozen shoulder", and "tennis elbow".
   
   
10. SPORTING INJURIES
    
    Sporting injuries such as sprained ankles and knees, cartilage problems, corking and tearing of muscles, torn ligaments and bruises.
    
    
11. PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
    
    Psychological conditions such as depression, phobias, emotional disturbances, anxiety, nervousness.
    
    
12. ADDICTION DISORDERS
    

     Addictions such as smoking, alcohol and substance abuse.

The World Health Organisation has a list of conditions succesfully treated with acupuncture  which have completed reported trials.

The Chinese consider acupuncture a "bu tong," or painless therapy.  Most patients find treatments relaxing and rejuvenating.  Most people associate acupuncture with pain managament, and, it is true that acupuncture is very effective at treating all types of acute and chronic pain.  That said, acupuncture can be used to treat a very wide range of conditions including infertility, gynecological conditions, digestive disorders, respriatory complaints, insomnia, fatigue, and psychological issues such as anxiety and depression. According to the World Health Organization the following conditions respond to acupuncture treatment: Upper Respiratory Tract Acute sinusitis Acute rhinitis Common Cold Acute tonsillitis Respiratory System Acute bronchitis Bronchial asthma (most effective in children and in patients without complicating diseases) Disorders of the Eye Acute conjunctivitis Central retinitis Myopia (in children) Cataract (without complications) Disorders of the Mouth Toothache, post-extraction pain Gingivitis Acute and chronic pharyngitis Gastro-intestinal Disorders Spasms of esophagus Hiccough Gastroptosis Acute and chronic gastritis Gastric hyperacidity Chronic duodenal ulcer (pain relief) Acute duodenal ulcer (without complications) Acute and chronic colitis Acute bacillary dysentery Constipation Diarrhea Paralytic ileus Neurological and Musculo-skeletal Disorders Headache and migraine Trigeminal neuralgia Facial palsy (early stage, i.e., within three to six months) Pareses following a stroke Peripheral neuropathies Sequelae of poliomyelitis (early stage, i.e., within six months) Meniere's disease Neurogenic bladder dysfunction Nocturnal enuresis Intercostal neuralgia Cervicobrachial syndrome Frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, sciatica Low back pain Osteoarthritis

EXPECTATIONS

Although in China an individual may receive a dozen or so treatments merely as an introduction to intensive treatment, the expense of such an approach is often prohibitive in this country. We recommend that patients have two or three sessions to see if the acupuncture is effective before trying other options. Some people get relief immediately after a treatment; some notice improvement after a few hours, some after a few days. Usually by the end of the fifth day after a treatment people know if they've been helped by that particular treatment. Some conditions require several treatments; some do not respond at all. The number of treatments, then, varies with each person and condition. It is important to know that sometimes the symptoms become worse after a treatment and may remain so for a few days before there is any relief. This is a good sign because it indicates that the symptom is treatable and that the acupuncturist has found the vulnerable or affected area. Moreover, people sometimes have fleeting pain in other parts of their body after a treatment and may even experience a temporary return of symptoms that they haven't had for years. Again, this indicates that the energy is moving and trying to re-balance itself.

BEFORE TREATMENT

Be well rested and eat only a light meal. Take no alcohol, sedatives, tranquilizers or pain killers for four hours before a treatment unless directed otherwise by your Doctor. Continue with other routine medications prescribed by your Doctor.

AFTER TREATMENT

Rest for two hours after you get home and avoid alcohol, pain killers etc. during this time. If the treatment is for a painful condition, avoid strenuous activity for two days after treatment, even if you now are free of pain. Keep a written diary of the effects of each treatment--any new symptoms or changes in symptoms--so that further treatment might be more effectively directed.