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Acupuncture is becoming increasingly useful in treating a variety of conditions in children, specifically in the reduction of pain.
Recent studies have shown that acupuncture assists in the reduction of unrelieved, severe pain, in Children suffering with Crohn's disease (a painful intestinal inflammation) fibromyalgia and chronic headaches (often a side effect of treatments for more severe conditions).   It has also been effective in treating ailments such as neck pain from whiplash, knee and hip pain from sports yard falls and accidents, teenage menstrual cramps, asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome and endometriosis.

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese practice, in which very fine disposable needles are inserted into the skin at strategic points called  'acupoints', the aim to 're-balance'  the flow of the body's energy. It is believed that pain and disease are the result of these channels becoming blocked, by placing needles at one end of the channel or the other, Acupuncture can restore the body's energy balance. From a Western medicine's view point it is considered that this process releases endorphins and opiods, the body's natural painkillers, and at the same time assists the body in strengthening its own immune system.

Acupuncture tends not to be used to treat children as often they tend to be afraid of needles. However, once their initial fear is overcome often the short-term discomfort is worth the long-term results. Children are often surprised at how relaxing it is and the positive effects it has on their energy levels.

Acupuncture is suitable for children aged between 6 to 18 years. It is mostly painless, often associated with a tingling sensation (like pins and needles) or a dull ache. Unlike adults, a simple in-and-out technique is adopted and fewer needles are used. An initial treatment is 1-hour. Follow-ups sessions are 30-minutes. For more information about Acunpuncture visit our FAQ's and Main Therapy sections.

Common Children's Ailments:
  • Asthma
  • Bronchitis
  • Burns
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Endometriosis
  • Gingivitis
  • Growing Pains
  • Headaches
  • Hormone imbalances
  • Pain reduction
  • Knee and hip pain
  • Menstrual cramps
  • Neck pain


Alice Yuen


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