Acupuncture

Acupuncture involves the insertion of fine, solid needles into the body.  While it is a form of traditional Chinese medicine, we now understand that acupuncture works by stimulating the nervous system and aiding local muscle relaxation.  Acupuncture is an excellent adjunctive tool in managing many musculoskeletal problems, can play a vital part in pain management and, via stimulation of the autonomic nervous system, can even have effects on physiological functions such as gastrointestinal motility.  Electroacupuncture has also been proven to have a beneficial effect in many cases of trigeminal mediated headshaking.  of the autonomic nervous system, may even have effects on physiological functions such as gastrointestinal motility.