This blog explores the evidence based benefits of Acupuncture in pregnancy and looks at current research demonstrating that Acupuncture may be the preferred treatment choice for for pregnancy related symptoms such as back pain, pelvic pain, insomnia and low mood.

There are more than 1 billion people throughout the world who experience migraines which can have an enormous impact on quality of life.

Whilst drug therapy is an effective option for some, it isn’t always everyone’s cup of tea.

Did you know that a recent study in China which has been published in the British Medical Journal, compared manual acupuncture with sham acupuncture along with usual care?

America officially recommends Acupuncture for lower back pain, will Australia follow suit?

Lower back pain is one of the most frequently reported pain conditions in adults worldwide. In the United States (US) alone, 25% of adults reported experiencing low back pain in some capacity within the last 90 days.

When it comes to treating digestive symptoms, natural therapies are becoming increasingly popular. In fact, a US survey conducted on patients with gastrointestinal symptoms found that up to 85% were actively seeking relief from complementary therapies

Chronic pain is pain that usually lasts longer than the expected recovery time after an incident such as an injury, trauma or surgery.

Usually, chronic pain denotes pain that lingers for around 3 months or more.

Some of the conditions that produce chronic pain include migraines, osteoarthritis, muscle and joint pain. Other less, well known chronic pain conditions include nerve, pelvic, abdominal and facial pain as well as pain that persists post-surgery.

Some of the symptoms associated with hayfever include sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes due to an inflammatory bodily response.

One study in Melbourne involving 175 patients found that the group of participants receiving acupuncture for hayfever over a 4 week period noticed significantly less severe symptoms than those who didn’t receive the treatment even four weeks after the trial ended. These same patients also reported a boost in their quality of life. One of the authors and professors involved in the study suggested that acupuncture most likely induced an anti-inflammatory response in the body.

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) is a general term that describes the pain that patients still experience despite having undergone back surgery.

It is said to occur in 10 to 40% of the population.

Those who have had the misfortune of having no change in pain levels after surgery however should feel optimistic that there is in fact an evidence based, natural and risk free solution that should be considered......namely, Acupuncture.