Ten Things you Need to know About Acupuncture
Patients often hear the word Acupuncture and envisage a painful or invasive treatment – after all, the human brain is programmed to focus on the parts of a word we recognise, and ‘puncture’ is something we can all relate to. However, acupuncture is nothing to be afraid of. In fact, it is one of the most widely recognised forms of medicine across the globe, with our team of expert physiotherapists developing Empire Physiotherapy’s acupuncture services in Slough to treat and manage specific pain. So, without further ado, here’s ten things you need to know about acupuncture. Forget the Myths The origins of Acupuncture as it works today are not entirely clear, though it is understood that the art of acupuncture was first used thousands of years ago as part of Chinese wellness rituals. Acupuncture as we know it is a far more recent development however, with modern medical knowledge constantly evolving in line with scientific breakthroughs. It gives you a similar feeling to being on a hi
