Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese system of medicine in which needles are placed strategically in various parts of the body. Dr. Brougham uses very fine, pre-sterilised and disposable needles for patient safety and comfort. These are single use needles disposed of according to health and safety guidelines.

A great number of conditions and disorders respond well to acupuncture. Many of these are painful conditions. The NHS also recognises these and uses acupuncture in Pain Clinics.

In particular many forms of neck and back pain, muscle pulls and stiffness will benefit.

Also painful conditions such as:

• Dysmenorrhoea
• Frozen shoulder
• Heel pain (policeman’s heel & Achilles tendonitis)
• Irritable bowel
• Migraine
• Osteoarthritis of knees & thumbs can be relieved
• Tennis & golfer’s elbow
• Trigeminal neuralgia

Many other conditions also respond well to acupuncture such as:

• Allergic rhinitis
• Hay fever (seasonal rhinitis)
• Menopausal symptoms

Dr. Brougham has an interest in the treatment of male and female subfertility.

The list is not endless and it might be best to make an enquiry for your particular problem.