Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a physical therapy involving the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain or for therapeutic purposes. It originated in the Far East and its use can be traced back more than 2000 years. The subject of active scientific research since the late 20th century, acupuncture is now recognised worldwide for its therapeutic effects, and is recommended by the World Health Organization to tackle many disorders.
First introduced to Europe in the 1960s for pain control, medical scientists continue to provide evidence for acupuncture's biological effect. It is shown to elicit the release of neurohormones, such as endorphins and enkephalins, which are naturally occurring morphines that help control pain. With the help of science, the traditional therapy has now developed into many techniques for different conditions. In the UK, acupuncture has been accepted by conventional medical practice. Medical acupuncture has been successfully integrated with physiotherapy as part of the management of a number of conditions such as headache, low back pain and osteoarthritis of the knee.
All of the physiotherapists at The Valley Clinic have been trained in the use of acupuncture. Dr. Jixing Cheng, medical acupuncturist at The Valley Clinic, is vastly experienced in treating all manner of conditions.
Acupuncture needles are sterile, disposable and single-use to ensure safety. They are so fine that patients often cannot feel them being inserted.
Dr Jixing Cheng
MB ChB Beijing 1985, NHS Directory of Complementary and Alternative Practitioners, ATCM Reg.
Jixing is a medically qualified practitioner with substantial experience in both orthodox medical and complementary practices. Before working in the UK, he was a senior lecturer at Beijing Medical School, and now continues to share his knowledge as a tutor and supervisor at Leeds University Medical School. Jixing provides private medical acupuncture service in a GP practice in Leeds and also at The Valley Clinic by special appointment. Jixing would be happy to have a free preliminary discussion by phone to determine whether the therapy he offers would be of benefit.
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