Acupuncture

Acupuncture treatment involves fine needles being inserted through the skin and left in position for approximately 20-30 minutes, this process may produce a dull or aching feeling but is otherwise painless.

Treatment usually involves six weekly sessions, but treatment will be tailored to the individual.

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Why Choose a Medical Acupuncturist?

Acupuncture may be very useful in improving symptoms you experience, such as pain. A medical acupuncturist will be able to discuss your medical problems with you, will understand the results of medical tests you have had, and will understand what medication you are taking and why.

Dr Anna Smith trained with the British Medical Acupuncture Society which uses a scientific approach to explain the effects of acupuncture.

I am a GP with 28 years of NHS experience, and I have a special interest in medical acupuncture.
I am located near Witney, 12 miles west of Oxford.
I am the only medical acupuncturist in Oxfordshire.

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What is Medical Acupuncture?

Medical Acupuncture is based on scientific research.

Acupuncture stimulates the nerves in the skin, muscle and other tissues and can produce a variety of effects. Acupuncture has been shown to improve blood flow and promote healing locally as well as stimulate the release of the body's natural painkillers, including endorphins and serotonin, in the spinal cord and brain pathways. Acupuncture can help regulate an overactive central nervous system, and this modifies the way pain signals are received by the brain.

Acupuncture affects pain management as well as the nervous, digestive, urinary, hormonal, respiratory and reproductive systems.

How Can I Help?

Acupuncture can do more than simply reduce pain, it can have a beneficial effect on one's general health and wellbeing.

I have a special interest in migraine, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, overactive bladder, chronic pain & fibromyalgia.

Migraine & Headaches:

Facial pain
Migraine
Tension headache
Temporomandibular joint pain

Gynaecological:

Menopausal hot flushes
Period pain
Menorrhagia
Endometriosis symptoms
Pelvic pain
Vulvodynia

Musculoskeletal:

Muscle and joint pain
Chronic pain
Fibromyalgia
Neck, back, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle pain
Osteoarthritis
Tennis & golfers elbow
Plantar fasciitis
Shin splints
Metastatic bony pain

Other Conditions:

Overactive bladder symptoms
Hay fever
Fertility assistance
Morning sickness in pregnancy
Nausea in palliative care
Irritable bowel syndrome

Testimonials

"My shoulder and neck muscles had been tight and painful for months. After a few acupuncture sessions with Anna, the muscles became relaxed and normal. Treatment was painless with small sensations when trigger points were found, followed by relief and relaxation. Thank you, Anna. Will return when necessary."

Mrs. M, Standlaken

"After having acupuncture for 3 weeks on my shin splints,I now have no pain at all. Recommend this 100%. Lovely lady."

Mrs T, Carterton

"I received acupuncture from Dr. Anna Smith for pain in my jaw and it worked really well. The whole process was easy and comfortable and I would certainly recommend."

Miss S, Bampton

"Since my operation my back has been painful most of the time, acupuncture gave me some pain relief and it feels much better now. My wrist had been fractured after a fall and some arthritis has set in, so it was very painful and stiff, acupuncture treatment has given me more strength back and more grip, and I am in a lot less pain now."

Mrs D, Carterton

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