Cols Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Saw the programme too. I've had headaches for over 3 years and so far the doctors, chiropractors, physio's and osteopaths have not been able to shift it. It's time I tried acupuncture. Any more recommended practitioners in Sheffield ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowrose Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 Ive had acupuncture twice (that is, two courses). The first was by a physio on Abbeydale road for my shoulder, that was good. The second was by the Chinese Medicine Place in Meadowhall, for my back, and that was excellent. I had the cupping and massage afterwards as well. Very relaxing and therapeutic. Dont get talked into the herbs though, theyre vile, I couldnt take them. Just reading this has made me want to go again ... not for any particular reason but you come away feeling really good. I also have a TENS machine, which is also excellent for back and shoulder pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 I can recommend Simon Cockman at the Stillpoint Practice in Nether Edge, tel 2586133. Also George Chia 10 Wilkinson Street near the Childrens/Hallmashire Hospital. 2761997 (Check in book I think this is right) Yes, as the thread starter, I also went to George Chia on Wilkinson st,for migraine headaches years ago.Just dont have them now,not even ordinary headaches.Ive heard that Acupuncture is extremely good for any knee problem.My husband should have knee replacement done,but hes wary,as people he knows who have had it done, are worse with their knees than before the operation.Im trying to persuade him to try acupuncture,but hes a sceptic.I hear you can have it done at the pain relief clinic at the Hallamshire, but that there is a long waiting list.Has anyone had acupuncture there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkey Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 I had acupuncture for a problem with my neck which had just been getting worse and worse until it became crippling. It still comes back sometimes, but it's not nearly as bad (touch wood) or as frequent. My accupuncturist had been trained in China, and she told me that some accupunturists are charlatons who claim it can cure anything, where as it's main purpose is to help painful conditions of the bones, joints and muscles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zafar Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Yes, as the thread starter, I also went to George Chia on Wilkinson st,for migraine headaches years ago.Just dont have them now,not even ordinary headaches.Ive heard that Acupuncture is extremely good for any knee problem.My husband should have knee replacement done,but hes wary,as people he knows who have had it done, are worse with their knees than before the operation.Im trying to persuade him to try acupuncture,but hes a sceptic.I hear you can have it done at the pain relief clinic at the Hallamshire, but that there is a long waiting list.Has anyone had acupuncture there ? Hi Patricia, My mother has the same problems with her knee's, and she is refusing for the same reasons. She has tried the Hallamshire hospital for her accupuncture in the past, but she didn't think they were any good. I'll get her booked with one of the other recommendations given and let you know what she thinks. Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartempion Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I had BAD acupuncture once which was truly hideous. It was a sports injury specialist in Manchester who did it and I'm convinced he'd never done it before. He put three or four needles around my knee, one of which started vibrating madly before falling out. I felt incredibly dizzy and nauseous for about three hours afterwards and there was no improvement at all in my knee. Never went back there again! Having said that, after this horrid experience I decided to try again a few years later - this time for irregular periods and period pain.I went to a Chinese Five Element acupuncturist and he worked wonders. Not cheap tho...Mind you it was in London where nothing is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Can anyone recommend anybody else?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jibbs1977 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I had a bad knee and tryed accupuncture at northern general, when the physio therapist went to put them in my knee, I forgot to tell her I have hyper sensative nervous system and as she put the needles in my nerves kicked of and I nearly kicked her in the head . So guess what I didnt have it again and when my GP got the reason it had been cancled he just laughed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkey Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I'm repeating myself. It's not senility, honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffy Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'm having it weekly at the moment. Initially, after I have had it done, I feel in a lot less pain, but as the week goes on, the pain returns .... I'll keep on having it for now in the hope that as time goes by the longer I will be without pain. It blummin hurts though! Not when he puts the needles in, but when he turns them ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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