Musculoskeletal disorders can be treated in many different ways depending on location and symptoms.

Generally acupuncture is used to stimulate the flow of energy and relax the muscles around the problem area.

Massage can also be used to further relax the muscles and promote blood circulation to the affected area.

Some specific exercises may also be given to help in the healing process.

Stress is an external factor of life. It is how our body deals with this stress that determines how it affects us.

Chronic stressful life situations can increase the risk of developing pain and discomfort if you aren’t coping with the stress well, long term pain can cause some depression.

Early acupuncture intervention with the outcome of reducing pain may allow the body to better cope with stressful situations thus helping the condition.

Following acupuncture, a relaxing massage to help release any physical tension.

Smoking is not only an addiction but also a habit. The habit must be dealt with as well as the addiction.

Acupuncture is used to support the body and the energy in the lungs to help deal with the cravings associated with stop smoking.

Simple easy to follow advise is also given to help break the habit.

A small ball bearing can be placed on a precise point in the ear to press when you feel the cravings.

This is a complete body treatment and not just a quick fix to help achieve your goal.

Pregnancy is a very special time in life. It comes with some difficulties. Many women suffer from lower back pain during the last few months of pregnancy but do not seek treatment because they believe it would be uncomfortable getting treatment at this late stage.

At the Rainbow Healing Centre we have state of the art tables which allow you to lay face down for an entire treatment with no discomfort or distress on the baby. Allowing treatment with either acupuncture or just massage.