Many people come to acupuncture for help with specific symptoms and conditions.

These might include anxiety states, asthma, back pain, circulatory problems, depression, infertility, frozen shoulder, menstrual problems, migraine, sciatica, skin conditions, IBS, insomnia and pregnancy care e.g. morning sickness and breech position.

Acupuncture is a safe treatment for all. Some people may have acupuncture as a preventive measure to strengthen their constitution and wellbeing. It can also be used alongside conventional medicine in the treatment of both acute and chronic disease.

The benefits of acupuncture frequently include more than just relief from a particular condition. Many people find that it can also lead to increased energy levels, better appetite and sleep as well as an enhanced sense of overall wellbeing.

Most people's experience of needles is of those used in injections and blood tests. Acupuncture needles bear little resemblance to these. They are much finer and are solid rather than hollow.