Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a non-surgical procedure that involves the skilful insertion of fine and sterile needles at specific acupuncture points of the body. These acupoints are usually located along meridian channels that distribute qi (vital energy) and blood throughout the body.

It is common to experience various sensations during acupuncture like dull ache, tingling, etc. Known as “deqi 得气” in TCM, these sensations signify the triggering of the body’s natural healing response to eradicate disease-causing agents, clear blockages of meridian channels to promote a smoother qi and blood circulation within the body.

From a modern scientific perspective, acupuncture’s therapeutic mechanism is multi-faceted – it modulates the body’s inflammatory response, promotes blood and fluid perfusion, stimulates repair and regeneration through the nervous system, etc.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised the clinical efficacy of acupuncture to effectively treat a wide range of common ailments i.e., acute and chronic pain conditions, neurological disorders, digestive disorders, gynaecological disorders, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disorders, dermatological disorders, etc.