Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine that has been practiced for thousands of years. Modern acupuncture retains many elements of the traditional practice and combines them with our current understanding of anatomy and neurophysiology.
Acupuncture works by inserting very fine needles into specific points on the body that lie within channels known as meridians. Each of the organs of the body has its own associated channel or pathway of energy. These are often referred to as meridians If these meridians become clogged or blocked, you may experience pain, stiffness or tingling in certain areas of your body.
Acupuncture can help calm inflammation, reduce muscle tension and stimulate the release of the body’s own pain-relieving neurochemicals. Because of these effects it can assist in the recovery and rehabilitation of painful musculoskeletal injuries. Catherine Gambaro, Senior Physiotherapist
at New Lynn, uses a blend of Western and Traditional Chinese medicine approach to acupuncture for a truly holistic approach.