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Acupuncture treatment for Insomnia
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine for Insomnia
Do you find it difficult to sleep at night? Do you wake up in the middle of the night? Is it difficult to quiet your mind after a busy day at work? Do you suffer from restless leg syndrome?
If you answered yes to any of any of the above questions you may be suffering from insomnia.
Insomnia may present itself in many ways. For some, the inability to fall asleep is the most noticeable symptom while others are startled awake by every noise. Daytime effects include fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feeling depressed, irritability or lethargic thinking.
Chinese Medicine can be a successful insomnia remedy that focuses on the person’s individual symptoms and builds a whole-healing plan that brings the body back into balance. Treatments we use to help improve sleeping patterns are acupuncture, acupressure and Chinese herbal medicine.
Acupuncture can have a calming effect on the nervous system as it clears obstructions in the muscle and nerve channels, helps to facilitate the flow of energy and relax the body system. Common benefits of acupuncture include deeper breathing, improved digestive abilities, better sleeping patterns and a general sense of well-being, which are all excellent insomnia remedies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Acupuncture for Insomnia:
How does Chinese medicine approach sleep problems?
We look at the underlying pattern behind your insomnia, for example, whether it's linked to stress, an overactive mind, or something like night waking versus difficulty falling asleep and choose acupuncture points and, where appropriate, herbal support to match that pattern.
Will one session be enough to fix my sleep?
Unlikely, sleep patterns usually take a few weeks to shift, so we generally recommend a short course and monitor how your sleep changes week to week.
Can herbal remedies help alongside acupuncture for insomnia?
Yes, herbal formulas are sometimes used to support sleep alongside acupuncture, particularly for longer-standing issues. We'll discuss whether this is suitable for you during your consultation.
Is acupuncture for insomnia safe alongside sleep medication?
Generally yes, but please tell us what you're taking so we can plan treatment appropriately, and don't change your medication without checking with your prescribing doctor first.
When it comes to acupuncture treatments, it is important to choose a skilled and qualified practitioner with the knowledge and experience to achieve optimal results. Book with us today in the knowledge that you are in the best of hands.