Musculoskeletal pain

Cupping

Nowra acupuncture for chronic pain

At the Nowra Acupuncture clinic, Fraser Cobham provides acupuncture for patients experiencing both acute and chronic pain. Clinically, most acute sports injuries and conditions respond within the first 1-3 treatments. 

 

 

For chronic conditions, while progress may take longer, most patients notice pain relief after their initial treatment. In cases of more stubborn or slow-to-heal conditions, receiving at least two treatments per week is often recommended. 

Chinese medicine cupping

Symptoms commonly supported

 
  • Neck & upper back pain
  • Shoulder bursitis
  • Lower back pain
  • Hip pain
  • Sciatica
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis

What does the research say?

A research review published in Current Opinion in Anesthesiology, titled “Acupuncture for Chronic Pain: An Update and Critical Overview,” concluded that there is growing evidence supporting the role of acupuncture in the management of chronic pain conditions. The authors stated that emerging data supports its use as an adjunctive option to assist with pain management, and in some cases, as an alternative to opioids, particularly in pre-operative care settings.

"Mounting evidence supports the effectiveness of acupuncture to treat chronic low back, neck, shoulder, and knee pain, as well as headaches. Additional data are emerging that support the use of acupuncture as an adjunct or alternative to opioids, and in perioperative settings

Yin, C., Buchheit, T. E., & Park, J. J. (2017). Acupuncture for chronic pain: an update and critical overview. Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology, 1

Cupping therapy

Cupping therapy is frequently used as an adjunct to acupuncture in the support of both acute and chronic pain management. Cupping involves applying cups to the skin to create a gentle suction effect, which can be thought of as a “reverse massage.” Rather than compressing the muscles and fascia through pressure, the suctioning action gently pulls on the local tissues, helping to stimulate blood circulation and support the body’s natural healing processes.


There have been numerous studies theorising how cupping may work, which include: 


  • Relaxation of the muscles

  • Changes in local tissue structure

  • Promotion of local blood flow

  • Modulation of the immune response

  • Support for the body’s natural detoxification processes

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Disclaimer – Each individual’s treatment and/or results may vary from patient to patient based upon the circumstances of the patient’s specific situation. A result is not promised and/or guaranteed from the act of receiving a treatment.

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