Musculoskeletal Pain Relief

At Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture, we see all sorts of musculoskeletal pain including the pain of broken bones, slipped disks, tight muscles, sprains and strains. Many painful conditions, especially in backs or shoulders, are caused by cramps or muscle spasms. Musculoskeletal pain can also occur after surgery such as hip replacement operations. The most common conditions we treat is lower back pain and sore or frozen shoulders.

Nerve pain can include tingling, burning, pins and needles or debilitating stabbing pain along nerve pathways. The most common thing we treat is sciatica. Repetitive strain injuries, including tennis elbow, are common and are a combination of nerve and musculoskeletal pain that can range from pins and needles to numbness and loss of movement or strength in the limb. Repetitive strain injuries respond extremely well to acupuncture. The most common repetitive strain injuries we treat are of the wrist or elbow.

We have extensive experience in successfully treating both musculoskeletal and nerve pain. A range of treatment strategies may be used in treating pain and will be tailored to your particular condition: acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, moxabustion, cupping and applying herbal liniment. In many cases, more than one strategy is used in a single treatment session. Once the pain has largely been relieved, your treatment will include preventative measures such as stretching, strengthening, core muscle coordination and posture correction.

Other Pain

At Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture, we have extensive experience in treating a diverse range of other pain conditions.

Headaches, including migraines, are a common condition which we treat with considerable success.

There are a range of illnesses that cause pain including: shingles, complex regional pain syndrome, fibromyalgia, polymyalgia and frozen shoulder. These conditions are difficult to treat with biomedicine and while we cannot cure the condition or illness, we can help to alleviate your pain.

Abdominal or digestive pain may include: food retention and bloating, constipation, gall stones and reflux. Pain is often associated with irritable bowel syndrome. Digestive pain responds well to acupuncture.

We use a range of strategies to treat your pain: acupuncture, electro-acupuncture, moxabustion, heat and cupping. Lifestyle advice is also a vital part of the treatment and may include advice about: nutrition and hydration, exercise and activities, relaxation and support.

Hayfever & Sinusitis Relief

Hayfever and sinusitis can be caused by a range of things and the symptoms people experience can differ significantly. We have enormous experience in successfully treating hayfever and sinusitis at Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture. The first step is to relieve the symptoms you are currently suffering. This is usually done by a combination of acupuncture and herbs. In some cases, specialised face cups may also be used to relieve the pain in the sinuses. We then follow up to ensure your symptoms do not reoccur.

Some patients come to Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture for preventative treatment at the beginning of the hayfever season. This is very successful in preventing or reducing the severity of hayfever or sinusitis attacks. After an initial course of intense treatment to boost the immune system, you may need occasion treatment throughout the season if you start to get hayfever symptoms.

Period Pain & Menopause Relief

Many women come to Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture for help with period problems. Some women have painful periods while others have excessive bleeding. Some women come because they are having difficulty getting pregnant or are undergoing IVF. Other women are going through menopause and are looking for some relief from the symptoms such as night sweats and flushing.

Each woman is unique and the problem you are seeking assistance with is considered to be unique. At Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture we have great success in treating period and menopausal problems because we consider not just the problem but also your total health as well as your menstrual history. We will look lifestyle, sleep, diet and your work as part of considering what is causing the problem and the best way to treat it. Your treatment will be tailored to especially for you and may include: acupuncture, cupping, moxabustion and Chinese herbs. You may also be given advice on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes.

Immune System Boost

People rarely come to Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture just to boost their immune systems - however, it is often treated as a contributing factor to some conditions. Impaired immunity is often related to: stress, hayfever or sinusitis, asthma, repeated or prolonged cold or flu conditions in a single season and chronic illness such as chronic fatigue syndrome. Before boosting the immune system, we treat the any conditions such as cold or flu first. You will then be encouraged to continue treatment a little longer to boost the immune system. This will stop or lessen the symptoms of a reoccurrence.

Some people who have lowered immunity, such as people who have a chronic illness or those undergoing chemotherapy, come to Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture for preventative treatment at the beginning of the cold and flu season. We are very successful at boosting the immune system to prevent or reducing the severity of any cold or the flu.

At Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture we use a range of strategies to boost your immune system including: acupuncture, herbs, cupping and moxabustion. You may also be given advice about lifestyle changes, nutrition or exercise.

Stress Relief

Stress is one of the most common conditions we treat at Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture. In some cases the person is aware stress is interfering with their health and they are seeking assistance in managing it. In other cases, they are seeking treatment for a stress related condition such as tension headaches or irritable bowel syndrome.

The first thing we consider at Phoenix Centre for Acupuncture is what is causing your stress and how is it impacting on your body. For example insomnia may be caused by stress at work or stress may be due to living with chronic pain, depression or anxiety.

We use a range of strategies in treating stress. Acupuncture, cupping and moxabustion are usually complemented by Chinese herbs. In addition, you may be given advice about lifestyle changes, nutrition or exercise. Your treatment may also include breathing or relaxation exercises or a guided relaxation meditation.