Supporting Shoulder Recovery: How Acupuncture Can Help a Torn Rotator Cuff Rotator cuff tears are a common shoulder injury, often affecting people who engage in repetitive arm movements—whether through sport, work, or everyday activities. This group of muscles and tendons plays a vital role in stabilising the shoulder joint, and when damaged through overuse, trauma, […]

Neuropathy refers to damage or dysfunction of the nerves, which can lead to pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling, usually in the hands and feet. It occurs when the peripheral nerves—those outside the brain and spinal cord—are affected, disrupting communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Causes of Neuropathy Neuropathy can result from […]

It can be concerning when people feel a pins and needles sensation. Often many will ignore the sensation and hope it goes away, or wait it out. If the pins and needles goes away after a few days, it may be okay, but if it persists for weeks or months, it could be something that […]

Nerve pain can be debilitating. When it's acute, it can come on suddenly, sending sensations like electric shocks down your arm and into your wrist or hand or if it's Sciatica, down your leg and perhaps into your foot. If nerve pain is due to conditions like Shingles, the sensation can be very intense and […]

Arthritis isn't just limited to Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. This article looks into the evidence surrounding acupuncture's effectiveness in treating different types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), and psoriatic arthritis (PsA), drawing insights from clinical trials and research.

Acupuncture has been increasingly recognised as a complementary therapy for managing inflammation and associated pain. Examples include conditions like arthritis, bursitis, and tendonitis. Let's look at some scientific evidence about how acupuncture works in relation to inflammation and pain management.