Acupuncture is a treatment derived from ancient China when fine needles are inserted at
certain sites in the body for therapeutic or preventative purposes.
It is used in many NHS/GP practices, as well as in most pain clinics and hospices in the UK.
Acupuncture points are believed to stimulates the nervous system.
This releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These biochemical
changes may stimulate the body & natural healing abilities. They may promote physical and emotional well-being.
Needling certain acupuncture points has been shown to affect areas of the brain that are known to be responsible for reducing sensitivity to stress and pain as well as;

promoting relaxation and deactivating the 'analytical & #39; brain, which is responsible for anxiety.
Used to eliminate a pain from sport injuries, to treat skeletal-muscular discomfort, help incase of joints/back pain, tennis elbow, motion sickness and insomnia.
Effect is in 20 min post procedure, no down time, no side effects.