Acupuncture and Low Back Pain

As humans, we can feel an array of pain – physically and mentally. But when it comes to health issues with your back, pain takes on a whole new meaning. At Haynes Acupuncture Gold Coast, we can assist you with low back pain resulting from strains (muscle tears) , back sprains (overstretched ligaments) , herniated disks, and sciatica (the term for the pain that results from irritation of the sciatic nerve). Sciatica pain can extend from your back through your buttocks and

David Haynes2024-02-22T12:00:24+10:00

Neck Pain? Why Acupuncture could be the Answer

Our local Gold Coast acupuncture clinic specialises in pain management.

David Haynes2024-02-05T12:27:05+10:00

Acupuncture for Knee Pain and Function

New research concludes that acupuncture “may improve knee pain and function.” The research notes that, “All the studies using non-placebo controls showed statistically significant improvement in knee pain and function for the acupuncture group.” The research reviewed 60 studies from which 13 met the inclusion criteria of a randomized controlled study. Four major groups were investigated. Group one examined post-operative knee pain. The second group looked at the effects of acupuncture on non-placebo controls and the third group examined non-penetrating

David Haynes2024-02-05T19:40:08+10:00

Moxibustion: The Power of Heat and Herbs

Moxa is an important tool in Traditional Chinese medicine used for thousands of years. Ancient hieroglyphs that date back to more than 3,000 years ago, during the Shang Dynasty in China, have been found to depict acupuncture and moxibustion treatments. What is Moxa? Moxa is a small and spongy plant, also called Mugwort in English and Artemesia Vulgaris in Latin. Therapists use moxa, a dried herb, to warm specific body areas, focusing primarily on pressure points. The purpose of moxa

David Haynes2024-01-08T11:52:58+10:00