According to Chinese medicine principles, your whole body is covered with a mesh of invisible network, called Meridians where Qi (vital energy) and blood flow to supply different parts of your body. Whenever the flow of Qi and blood in your body gets altered, this is when you become sick. Acupuncture points in the body are like the windows of these networks where we can tap in and restore the flow of Qi and blood to bring back the balance in your body. These "windows" are tapped into by inserting acupuncture needles through the skin and manipulating the flow of Qi and blood to influence the internal organs. Acupuncture is used in the treatment of a variety of conditions. It is not only used for aches and pains but can treat conditions such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, depression, anxiety and stress, common cold, cough, eczema and other skin conditions, period pain, infertility in men and women, as well as weight management, etc.
In Melton Chinese Medicine all the needles used are sterile single-use needles only.
Does Acupuncture hurt?
No, acupuncture does not hurt. There is what we call a "needling sensation", which most of our patients describe the sensation as a tingling, warming, tightening or a heavy feeling. These sensations indicate the start of the restoration of the circulation of Qi and Blood and the beginning of the healing process.
Acupuncture does not have any direct side effects. There are some rare cases where someone can feel a bit light headed after acupuncture but it resolves within one minute. Also a very relaxing and calming sensation is very common after each treatment.
Laser Acupuncture
In our clinic, Laser Acupuncture is used mainly for patients who have needle "phobia" and cannot have acupuncture using needles. Laser acupuncture works by passing a therapeutic laser beam through the skin to stimulate acupuncture points without actually using needles. Most commonly used for the treatment of pain that is very much localized. Conditions such as Tennis elbow, shoulder pain, neck pain, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome respond well to Laser acupuncture. Also used for Facial Rejuvenation in conjunction with cosmetic acupuncture, facial acupressure and facial gua sha to address puffy eye bags and dark circles under the eyes.
Electro-Acupuncture
Electro-Acupuncture treatment involves the use of a device which is connected to the needles to provide a small electrical current through the muscles, this small current promotes greater stimulation of the muscle groups involved and also greater stimulation of the meridians targeted by the acupuncture points. Electro-acupuncture is best used for chronic and acute pain especially if accompanied by muscular tension and stiffness. Works well in the treatment of lower back pain, tennis elbow, heel spur, ankle sprains, etc.
Moxibustion
Moxibustion is where a herb (Mugwort) is rolled up into a cone, applied on the skin or needle and is lit up to provide heat to the acupuncture point, meridian and organ. Heat applied on the skin is called direct moxabustion where as moxa applied on the end of the needle is called needle moxibustion or warm needling. Another alternative is the use of a moxa stick whereby the stick is lit up and held a few millimetres away from the skin to provide heat. This creates a nice warm feeling around the area. Moxibustion is mainly used for swelling or conditions that become worsened by cold. Provides great relief for arthritis, RSI, muscular sprains and strains, as well as abdominal pain with diarrhea and oedema(swelling).