Herne Bay Osteopathic Clinic

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a comprehensive medical system that has a history in China of over 4000 years. The Chinese model of health primarily depends on the smooth flow of our vital energy called Qi, pronounced ‘chee’, and on thee harmony of opposing forces known as Yin and Yang.

TCM observes the body holistically, consisting of different internal organs which must work together as a whole in order to maintain the smooth flow of Qi and the correct balance between Yin and Yang.

Qi flows along certain pathways that run throughout the body known as meridians. Each meridian is closely related to certain organs in the body and connects with each other, forming a network of pathways for the flow of Qi. From time to time, balance in the body can be disturbed by a number of factors including:

• Stress
• Inadequate sleep
• Poor nutrition
• Weather conditions
• Trauma
• Infections
• Emotional states
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Fear

When imbalance occurs, each organ produces a different pattern of symptoms. An in-depth history of your current symptoms and other aspects of your lifestyle will reveal where the underlying disharmony exists. Acupuncture treatments have a general tonic on the entire body, as well as improving specific conditions. This can manifest as:

• Improved sleep
• Digestion
• Energy levels
• Reduced stress levels
• Improve sense of well being

Acupuncture has been recommended by the World Health Organisation as effective in over 60 conditions. Many conditions can be helped with Acupuncture and some of these are listed below:

Musculoskeletal problems:

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Frozen shoulder
• RSI
• Sciatica

Digestive disorders:

• IBS
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Reflux
• Bloating

Respiratory disorders

• Coughs
• Colds
• Bronchitis
• Asthma
• Hay fever
• Sinusitis

Reproductive and menstrual disorders

• Irregular periods
• Painful periods
• Heavy bleeding
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Flushes

Others including

• Migraines
• Headaches
• Circulatory problems
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Stress
• Insomnia
• Depression