For thousands of years Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Acupuncture has aided people with pain relief or discomfort for many different health issues and concerns. Our TCM Acupuncturist at Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre explains the benefits of TCM and Acupuncture.
What is Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been around for centuries and is an ancient system of medicine that originates from China.TCM has been studied and developed over thousands of years to prevent, diagnose, and treat pain and discomfort for various illnesses and injuries. TCM is based around the concept of Qi (pronounced chee), our body’s natural life force, which flows throughout the energy pathways of our body keeping us healthy. Blockages and imbalances in our energy pathways can lead to illness and injury.
Key Components of TCM
In Ancient China, they believed that our body’s natural life forces are interconnected to nature’s natural forces. Maintaining the balance between health and disease in our bodies meant maintaining the balance between both forces. TCM treatment attempts to restore balance between the body’s internal organs and systems, and the external elements of earth, fire, water, wood, and metal. TCM treatment is customized to each individual and our treatment options at Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre include:
- Acupuncture
- Cupping (dry or wet)
- Blood Letting
- TCM Food Guide Education
- Full Holistic Body Care
Benefits of Acupuncture
TCM Acupuncture is one of the most common and studied treatment methods in TCM. TCM Acupuncture targets the body’s meridians, which are the energy pathways in our body where Qi flows. It involves inserting small needles into specific points in the body to stimulate the flow of Qi when it’s blocked or unbalanced. TCM Acupuncture at Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre can help improve:
- Pain Management - Inflammation
- Stress / Anxiety / Depression - Immune Function
- Insomnia / Sleep Quality - Facial Paralysis
- Energy Balancing - Cold Hands and Feet
- Skin Conditions (Eczema) - Allergies (food, GI system)
- Promoting Self Healing
Struggling with any of these conditions? Contact us at Nepean Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy Centre to book an appointment with our TCM Acupuncturist, to see if TCM acupuncture is right for you!