Myofascial release therapy is a type of physical therapy that aims at muscle pain points and releases tension. This process stimulates tissue regeneration and can help relieve the symptoms of many long-term conditions.
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Around 20% of people consult their GP about lower back pain each year, yet 3-4% of young adults and 5-7% of older adults are chronically disabled by their pain. Whilst modern medicine does its best, many sufferers struggle to find a treatment that works for their condition.
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Trigger point is a massage therapy that aims to activate the nervous system and muscles.
The nervous system is a highly complex network of cells that carry signals from the brain to the rest of the body. This system is responsible for telling our body when we are in pain. The purpose of trigger point therapy is to reset areas of muscle that are sending pain signals. First, a trigger area is pinpointed to work on. These are areas of pain often caused by injury or chronic strain. Then, through trigger point stimulation, blood is pushed into the muscle and waste is pushed out. The molecules moved out of the muscle signal to the nervous system that the area is now at rest. Thus, counteracting the pain response.
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According to research, 7% of adults in the UK feel stress daily. In major cities, cases of stress are particularly prominent. For example, London was recently named as one of the top five most stressful places in Europe.
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When it comes to addiction, there is a lot of shame and guilt that comes along with it. Many people feel like they are the only ones struggling, and that they have to deal with their addictions on their own. This isn’t true. There are many ways to get help for your addictions, and you don’t have to go through it alone.
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Have you recently had an operation and are experiencing pain? You may, for example, have been discharged from the hospital with a treatment plan that includes exercise and physiotherapy to help you recover.
You may also have been offered pain relief. However, you may find some relief from postoperative pain by having acupuncture.
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Sometimes referred to as FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome), it is a long-term and complex condition that can cause sufferers much pain and distress.
At this Chinese medicine clinic in London, we see fibromyalgia patients who experience symptoms including poor sleep, anxiety, pain, headaches, stiff muscles and tiredness. There is some evidence to suggest that 66% to 99% of fibromyalgia patients are encouraged to try acupuncture to relieve their distress and discomfort, exceptionally when pharmaceutical treatments do not provide sufficient relief.
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Shoulder pain is a common issue in our age. According to a survey, 18-26% of adults suffer from shoulder pain at any given time, making it one of the most widespread afflictions in the UK. In many cases, shoulder pain is caused by bad posture or poor sleep. But injury and strain can also affect the shoulder.
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Acupuncture and bodywork therapies are alternative ways to treat ailments that mainstream medicine has been unable to treat. In the UK alone, it’s estimated that 15 million people suffer from long-term conditions that have no cure. A large part of the medical system in the West targets symptoms rather than underlying problems. Conversely, traditional and modern applications of ancient knowledge approach such conditions from a more holistic perspective.
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At Acubody, we seek to treat the root of conditions by restoring general wellness to the body. Our acupuncture treatments serve to relax and rejuvenate. The treatment has an ancient tradition, tracing back between 3,000 and 4,000 years and involves the placement of thin needles at different points of the body.
Around 8-12% of couples worldwide face fertility issues and maybe considering alternative treatments to supplement their fertility treatment plans.
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