Don’t Book Acupuncture if…

Acupuncture is amazing for pain relief. But its not magic. It’s also not the right treatment for all pain. Here are some instances when your GP or A&E may more appropriate than the acupuncture clinic..

• New onset of unexplained pain with fever or temperature
• Back pain and loss of control of bowel and/or bladder function
• Sudden onset pain with nausea, dizziness, rapid pulseAcupuncture tends to be very effective for chronic pain and is recommended by NICE for treatment of primary chronic pain. The general rule is that if you get a sudden onset of new pain, with or without accompanying symptoms its best to get it checked out by your Dr first or go to A&E, especially if it’s unusual  and unexplained.