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The classical Chinese explanation is that channels of energy (Qi) run in regular patterns through the body and over its surface. These energy channels, called meridians, are like rivers flowing through the body to irrigate and nourish the tissues. An obstruction in the movement of these energy rivers is like a dam that backs up the flow in one part of the body and restricts it in others. The meridians can be influenced by needling the acupuncture points; the acupuncture needles unblock the obstructions and re-establish the regular flow through the meridians. Acupuncture treatment can help the body’s internal organs to correct imbalances in digestion, absorption, and energy.

The modern scientific explanation is that needling to the acupuncture points stimulates the nervous system to release endorphins and other chemicals in the muscles, spinal cord, and brain. These chemicals either change the experience of pain or trigger the release of other substances and hormones, which influence the body’s internal regulating system. The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulation of the body’s natural healing abilities.

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It is important to examine and assess injuries as soon as possible. Once diagnosis is made, a combination of treatment techniques (spinal manipulation, mobilisation, muscle massage, acupuncture, ultrasound) will be used to relieve the pain and prevent any long term damage to the injured areas.

At Sayer Clinic : Kensington we take computed digital x-rays of the cervical spine as well as performing  neurological and orthopaedic tests to diagnose the extent of whiplash injury. We may refer for MRI or CT scan without delay, if indicated.

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Sayer Clinics chiropractors and physical therapists specialise in achieving Optimal Posture. It is the state of muscular and skeletal balance that protects the supporting structures of the body against injury or progressive deformity, whether at work or rest. Correct posture involves joint position and mobility to provide minimum stress on the joints while poor posture increases joint stress and damages discs and surrounding tissues.

Posture also involves the chain-link concept of body mechanics where knee pain or headaches can arise from low back joint disorders like scoliosis, spondylosis or spondlolisthesis, all of which are specifically aggravated by poor abdominal core stability and pelvic and lumbar joint arthrosis and stiffness.

The effects of posture are far reaching, involving your psychology and mood as well as physical energy, respiratory, digestive and musculoskeletal systems.

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