Podiatric Acupuncture
Podiatric Acupuncture is the use of acupuncture as an accurate therapeutic tool by Podiatrists. This treatment is used to treat and manage various lower limb complaints.
Acupuncture has been used to treat many Podiatric medical problems, but is particularly useful for pain. It can help with joint pains and neurological conditions relating to the lower limb. It has also been used to treat problems such as Plantar Fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma and leg cramps. While acupuncture is often associated with pain control, in the hands of a well-trained Podiatrist it has much broader applications. Acupuncture can be effective as the only treatment used, or as the support or adjunct to other Podiatry treatment in many medical and surgical disorders.
How many treatments are needed?
The number of treatments varies from person to person for complex or long-standing conditions, one or two treatments a week for several weeks may be recommended. For acute problems, usually fewer visits are required, and for health maintenance, four sessions a year may be all that is necessary. Most people need between 3 to 8 treatments, and some people need to return for regular “top up” treatments every few months.
Why choose a Podiatrist?
Podiatrists work in close conjunction with GP’s, Consultants and other health care professionals. They have undergone a 3 or 4 year degree in western medicine before embarking on further acupuncture training as a post-graduate level.
Podiatrists are bound by a strict professional and ethical code.
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Summing Up
- Acupuncture is safe & virtually painless.
- Acupuncture works naturally with little or no side effects.
- Acupuncture stimulates the body to help itself .
- Podiatrists work closely with your GP.
- To compliment podiatrists wide scope of practice many podiatrists now use acupuncture.
- Podiatrists use single use; disposable needles.