Practical guides to acupuncture, related methods and appointment decisions. Explore what research can and cannot tell us, questions to ask your practitioner, preparation and aftercare.
These articles provide general information. Use them alongside advice from the clinicians responsible for your care. For appointment questions, see our FAQs or find your clinic.
Jaw clenching, tooth wear and TMD pain need different answers. This guide explains where acupuncture evidence fits and how to discuss a practical care plan.
Acupuncture for jaw clenching: understanding pain, grinding and your options Read More »
Understand the difference between preventing frequent tension-type headaches and treating an individual attack, with a clear plan for assessing progress.
Acupuncture for tension headaches: evidence, appointments and a practical plan Read More »
Read the current UK recommendation alongside newer research, with clear advice about urgent symptoms and questions to bring to an assessment.
Can acupuncture help sciatica? Evidence and practical next steps Read More »
An evidence-led guide to acupuncture and hay fever that explains promising study results, important uncertainties and the role of established allergy care.
Acupuncture and hay fever: making sense of the evidence Read More »
A balanced guide to acupuncture and pregnancy nausea, with practical questions for your maternity team and clear advice about seeking help for severe sickness.
Acupuncture for morning sickness: evidence, options and when to seek help Read More »
A realistic aftercare plan for the journey home and the following day, with clear advice on reporting symptoms and avoiding detox myths.
Acupuncture aftercare: planning your day and knowing when to ask for help Read More »
An even-handed comparison that explains the terminology and helps you ask about the proposed technique, practitioner and treatment plan.
Acupuncture vs dry needling: differences, overlap and questions to ask Read More »
A guide to a traditional heat-based technique, the limits of condition-specific research and the practical details that should inform your decision.
What is moxibustion used for? Understanding the method and evidence Read More »
Understand the evidence for acupuncture in lateral elbow pain and the practical questions that help connect symptom care with work, movement and rehabilitation.
Acupuncture for tennis elbow: evidence, activity and recovery decisions Read More »
A practical guide to electroacupuncture: how it differs from manual needling, what research can tell you and how to discuss suitability and meaningful outcomes.
Electroacupuncture benefits: evidence, safety and treatment decisions Read More »
