Acupuncture Watford

Following  THERAPIES might be used alongside acupuncture depending on your needs.

Cupping

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Cupping is a therapy in which a cup is applied to the different body, usually the back.  The cup pulls the skin and muscles upwards creating a sensation similar to deep tissue massage. Cupping is used for energising organ systems; relaxing muscle tension and detoxing. Cupping is also being used by Olympic athletes due to its ability to support the regneration and recovery after intense training (for photos click here).

Moxibustion - Moxa

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Moxibustion involves burning the herb Mugwort (Artemisia Vulgaris) to create heat on acupuncture points and channels throughout the body. Moxibustion is normally used as a complementary treatment to acupuncture. The treatment is as effective as acupuncture but works more on tonifying the blood and yin. The classical Chinese medicine text, Ling Shu and Guan Neng state that when acupuncture fails to work, moxibustion can be effective.
When the moxa is burnt it emits visible light and infrared (IR) radiation. The moxa’s thermal properties rebalance the nerve-endocrine-immune network and circulatory system, which helps to prevent and cure disease. Mugwort has more than 60 known medicinal properties. Moxa is a strong antioxidant and also has as antiviral and antifungal properties. Moxibustion is often used to address infertility and to remedy breech baby syndrome. The modern clinical practice has shown that especially scarring moxibustion can cure certain chronic refractory diseases.

Guasha

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Guasha is a Chinese term which literally means 'scraping'. In the traditional method, a comb-like tool is rubbed with long gentle strokes over the oiled skin. This stimulates cell regeneration and the flow of oxygenated blood to the skin surface which enhances the body’s natural detoxification process.
Guasha is often used to remove pathogens and scar tissue, to relieve colds, muscle tension, joint pain, tendon strain and reduce inflammation. After a guasha treatment, the skin is red due to the micro-abrasion which stimulates the body's immune reaction. The treatment has no known side-effects.

Tuina massage

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Tuina is a form of massage based on the principles of Chinese medicine. Tuina massage is deeply soothing and relaxing as it opens the muscles and tissue. It helps to cure various ailments as arthritis, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain and rehabilitation. It is one of the safest and most popular forms of alternative medicine treatments.

Acupuncture
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CONDITIONS TREATED
Acupuncture can treat the root cause of Back pain, Arthritis, Stress, Infertility, Insomnia, Sports injuries, Addictions, Digestive disorders, PMS, Migraines & Headaches, High Blood Pressure, Chemo Side Effects, Joint Pain, Skin Issues and many other conditions.