{"id":559,"date":"2017-01-20T16:37:57","date_gmt":"2017-01-20T16:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/?p=559"},"modified":"2026-10-04T14:06:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T13:06:45","slug":"acupuncture-home-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.medelit.com\/uk\/services\/acupuncture-home-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Acupuncture Home Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

Where can Acupuncture help?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Acupuncture can support a wide range of conditions, grouped here by the body system they affect.<\/p>\n

\n
\"Where<\/div>\n
\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Mental health<\/h3>\n

Anxiety, depression, insomnia, stress, obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), addictions (smoking, drugs) and eating disorders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Ear, nose and throat<\/h3>\n

Toothache and oral pain, pharyngitis, rhinitis, ear pain, hearing impairment and tinnitus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Obstetrics, gynaecology and fertility<\/h3>\n

Amenorrhea (absence of periods), dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain), menopause symptoms, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), leucorrhea (vaginal discharge), male and female fertility, support in IVF treatments, in labour and during delivery, and with breastfeeding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Bone and joint problems<\/h3>\n

Arthrosis, tendinitis, neck and upper limb pain, back pain, neuralgia, joint and muscular strains, hip pain, knee pain, epicondylitis, carpal tunnel syndrome and tennis elbow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Respiratory problems<\/h3>\n

Cough, asthma, acute and chronic bronchitis, respiratory allergies and sinusitis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Dermatological conditions<\/h3>\n

Acne, eczema, psoriasis, alopecia, dermatitis, herpes zoster and vitiligo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Neurological conditions<\/h3>\n

Headaches, migraines, neurogenic bladder dysfunction, Parkinson\u2019s disease, postoperative pain, stroke, trigeminal neuralgia, facial paralysis and post-herpes neuralgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Bladder and digestive system<\/h3>\n

Gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, weight loss, cystitis (bladder infections), nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting), nausea and vomiting, gastralgia, haemorrhoids, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, ulcers, hiccups, hepatitis and prostatitis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

When is Acupuncture useful?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The latest research shows that acupuncture can affect most of the body\u2019s systems.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Many conditions, many systems<\/h3>\n

Acupuncture contributes to treating bone and joint problems, obstetric and gynaecological conditions, mental health problems, lung diseases, bladder and digestive issues, neurological conditions, otolaryngology and oral conditions, and dermatological conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Chronic pain<\/h3>\n

Its best-known use is managing and reducing chronic pain, where it has proved effective also in reducing the need for medications that can cause unwanted side effects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Fewer side effects<\/h3>\n

The incidence of side effects is lower than that of many drugs or accepted medical procedures used for the same conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Mild and self-correcting<\/h3>\n

Minor side effects, such as dizziness or bruising around needle points, are mild and self-correcting. The risk of a serious adverse reaction is less than 1 in 10,000 \u2014 far less than many western medicine treatments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Choose & Book<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n

What is Acupuncture?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Acupuncture is a holistic health technique belonging to Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/strong>: trained practitioners stimulate specific points on the body by inserting fine needles into the skin, to prevent and cure the symptoms of a variety of physical and psychological conditions.<\/p>\n

\n
\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

How does it work?<\/h3>\n

Very thin needles placed at specific points along the body\u2019s meridians stimulate the nerves in skin and muscle. By balancing the energy that flows through the meridians, treatment can increase the body\u2019s release of natural painkillers (such as endorphin and serotonin); acupuncture has also been proven to benefit overall health and sense of wellbeing after treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Is acupuncture safe?<\/h3>\n

Acupuncture is one of the safest medical treatments on offer in the UK. Medelit has selected the best acupuncture practitioners in London for its home visiting team \u2014 treatment by qualified, highly experienced practitioners is the best guarantee of a safe and effective treatment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

Does acupuncture hurt?<\/h3>\n

Treatments are non-invasive and relatively pain-free. Some people feel the needles go through the skin, but most just feel \u201cpressure\u201d: the needles are even thinner than hypodermic needles \u2014 thinner than a human hair! During treatment you may only feel the energy (qi) moving, or a blocked channel opening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

How many treatments will I need?<\/h3>\n

It depends entirely on your personal condition, how long you have had it and how severe it is. It is impossible to predict how quickly your body will respond: some people \u2014 \u201cacupuncture strong responders\u201d \u2014 notice benefit after just a few sessions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n
<\/svg><\/div>\n

What the number of sessions depends on<\/h3>\n