Simon Moore - Acupuncture in Norfolk and Norwich

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is the insertion of fine single use stainless steel needles into predetermined points on the body for therapeutic affect.

The word ‘acupuncture’ is derived from the Latin words ‘acu’ which means needle and ‘punctura’ which translates into puncture, a term first proposed by the Dutch physician, William Ten Rhyne, in the 17th century. Acupuncture is one aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (usually abbreviated to TCM) which also includes Chinese Herbal Medicine, Tuina (a form of massage), Dietary Therapy, and special Exercise Therapy known as Qi Gong.

There is no widely accepted theory as to how acupuncture works. The traditional Chinese theory holds that the body’s life energy called Qi (pronounced Chee) travels around the body in pathways called meridians. The acupuncturist views illness as an energetic imbalance and is able to influence this imbalance by inserting very fine needles at certain points along these channels called Acupoints. The acupuncturist may also use heat treatment (called Moxibustion) or Cupping in the treatment.

Much research show that acupuncture causes a release of endorphins, the body’s naturally produced painkillers. Research also indicates that acupuncture causes beneficial effects to the body’s immune and endocrine systems. A good deal of research has been carried out on the ‘Gate Theory’ first proposed in 1965 which basically held that the insertion of an acupuncture needle can interrupt the signals from the sensory nerve endings to the brain and thus have an analgesic effect. However most modern research is focusing on the theory that acupuncture has profound neurophysiological effects and up to details of current research can be found on the US National Institutes of Health website (www.nih.gov)

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The following are conditions for which the World Health Organization (WHO) has deemed Acupuncture to be an effective treatment.

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Musculo-skeletal Disorders

• Cervical Spondylitis, Torticollis, Rheumatiod Arthritis.

• Stiff Neck and Shoulder Pain, Periarthritis Humeroscapularis, Frozen Shoulder.

• Lumbar Pain, Vertebral Joint Syndrome, Degenerative Joint Disease, Intervertebral Disc Syndromes.

• Bursitis and Tendonitis. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Epicondylitis, Tennis Elbow, Rheumatoid Arthritis.

• Coxarthrosis, Coxarthritis, Gonarthrosis, Pain in the Knee Joint. Joint Swelling.

• Sprains, such as Acute and Chronic Lumbar Sprain, Soft Tissue Sprain, Muscle Strain.

• Motor Impairment and Muscular Atrophy or Numbness.

• Various Sports Injuries.

 

Mental Disturbances and Illnesses

• Depression, Stress and Anxiety, Exhaustion Conditions, Agitation, Poor Memory.

• Apoplexy, Hysteria.

• Sleep Disturbances (Insomnia, Lethargy).

• Drug, Alcohol, and Nicotine Addition.

• Overweight, Weight Loss.

 

Urological Disorders

• Pyelonephritis, Urinary Infections, Chronic Glomerulonephritis.

• Psychogenic Urological Symptoms.

• Enuresis, Dysuria, Retention of Urine and Stranguria.

 

Skin Disorders

• Acne Vulgaris, Leg Ulcers, Deficient Wound Healing, Eczema, Neurodermatitis, Psoriasis, Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zoster, Urticaria.

 

Respiratory Disorders

• Common Cold and Flu, Sore Throat, Cough, Sinusitis.

• Chronic Bronchitis, Bronchial Asthma, Painful Respiration.

• Hay Fever.

• Chronic Simple Pharyngitis.

• Nosebleed

 

Cardiovascular Disorders

• Coronary Heart Disease with Angina Pectoris, Cardiac Pain, Cardiac Neurosis, Palpitation.

• Exhaustion Conditions in Heart Disease.

• Hypertension, Hypotension.

• Disturbances of Peripheral Blood Supply.

 

Neurological Disorders

• Headache and Migraine, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Intercostal Neuralgia, Occipital, Brachial Neuralgia.

• Multiple Neuritis, Sciatica, Neurasthenia, Peripheral Nerve Damage.

• Hemiparesis, Facial Paresis, Cerebral Palsy.

• Epilepsy.

• Motion Sickness.

 

Male Disorders

• Impotence, Premature Ejaculation, Nocturnal Emission.

• Infertility.

• Penile Pain.

• Prostatitis.

 

Acute Disorders and Emergencies

• Fainting, Collapse, Epileptic Fits, Grand Mal, Acutely Painful Conditions.

 

Gastroenterological Disorders

• Gastritis, Gastroenteritis, Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers, Nausea, Vomiting, Jaundice, Poor Appetite and Anorexia, Hemorrhoids, Hematochezia and Hematermesis.

• Abdominal distention, Borborygmus and Hiccups, Hypoglycemia, Hepatitis, Edema.

• Cholangitis, Cholecystitis, Biliary Dyskinesia, Biliary Colic.

• Diarrhea, Dysentery and Indigestion, Constipation, Irritable Bowel Disease (Colitis).

• Prolapse of Rectum, Hernias.

• Diabetes.

 

Gynecological Disorders

• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), Vaginitis, Pruritus Valvae.

• Problems related to Pregnancy: Morning sickness, Back Pain, Threatened Miscarriage, Insomnia, Hypertension, Malposition of Foetus, Induction to Labour, Postnatally, Post-Natal Depression, Anxiety and Fatigue, Urinary Incontinence, Insufficient Lactation, Prolapse of Uterus.

• Climacteric Syndrome.

• Pain Caused by Gynecological Tumors.

 

Disorders of the Sense Organs

• Deafness, Tinnitus and Earaches, Meniere’s Syndrome, Dizziness, Motion Sickness, Labyrinthitis.

• Chronic and Acute Conjunctivitis, Visual Deficiency.

• Chronic Simple Rhinitis, Allergic Rhinitis.

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