In lots of pain with my back I was willing to try anything and everything to get relief and decided to give acupuncture a go as I know several people who found it beneficial.
My husband attended here about 4yrs ago for treatment of sciatica. He had paid for a block of 6 treatments but had only used 4, when I rang up to enquire they said remaining treatments were still valid and as his wife was welcome to use them, and could get an appointment the following day.
I arrived at my appointment a little early and was warmly welcomed by Cathy. She asked me to complete a short form with my contact details. On entering the treatment room she asked about my medical history, current problems, felt radial pulse in both wrists and looked at my tongue. I was then asked to remove my trousers and lie on my side on the comfortable bed. Insertion of needles was quick, most I didn't feel although some gave a bit of a sting. About 20needles were inserted into my back and leg, a heat lamp was placed near my back and I was left to lie for about 30mins listening to some twinkly music. Cathy popped in a few times to check on me but I felt so relaxed I actually dosed off for a few minutes.
The sensation was strange, my legs felt really heavy and afterwards I did feel more relaxed. As for my back pain I did find movement a bit easier and pain slightly reduced, don't know how much was down to the acupuncture itself but certainly relaxation would have helped. read more