Yikes! Needles! No!
I can understand where you’re coming from. Unlike what you think of injection, acupuncture isn’t as painful as it appears! Instead, this ancient form of treatment could help you to alleviate various pains around your body! According to a Straits Times article, there are presently 4 public hospitals in Singapore that offer acupuncture for pain management!
What is Acupuncture?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the disruption of one of our body’s several energetic centres or meridians is the leading cause of our body’s unease. Each centre is connected to a specific organ or limb. Through the use of needles on various meridians, the brain will send chemicals, such as endorphins, down to its related organ or limb and start the pain-relieving process.
Practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine believe that acupuncture can relieve pain from the entire body. Yes, that includes toothaches and skin issues!
From a western medical perspective, acupuncture helps to stimulate blood flow around your system, bringing about balance to your body.
Contrary to what you may fear, these needles are sterilised, disposable and ultra-fine, which means you’d hardly feel the sting of it!
There are also several benefits of acupuncture you may not know of. So, let’s dive in!
Signs It’s Time to Give Acupuncture a Try
-
Your Back Pain isn’t Going Away After Surgery and Physiotherapy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYHK_DPyCG8
If you’re still feeling the same amount of pain and have exhausted all sorts of other options. You can consider visiting an acupuncturist.
The American Pain Society and American College of Physicians recommend acupuncture as an option for patients with chronic lower back pain when the conventional approach is not working out.
-
Your Anxiety and Mood Swings isn’t Going Away Even After Therapy
A Georgetown University research has shown that acupuncture can lower your body’s level of stress hormones. The lead researcher, Ladan Eshkevari, PhD, CRNA, LAc, added that acupuncture could allow your body to take back control from your anxiety triggers.
Acupuncture also produces mood-regulating chemicals, such as dopamine and serotonin, which makes you feel better.
-
You’re Experiencing Insomnia
Besides relieving anxiety, acupuncture helps to stimulate the various points around your body, calm your brain and give you a good night’s sleep.
A 2004 preliminary report also discovered that people with anxiety receive an increase of melatonin secretion at night after being administered with acupuncture for 5 weeks. In the same findings, their sleep time and efficiency also improved.
-
You have Digestion Problems
Experiencing constipation or irritable bowel syndrome? Tried all other treatment options without seeing any visible signs of improvement? Maybe it’s time to look at acupuncture.
An article by Halin Wu of the Acupuncture and Massage College states that acupuncture can nourish the digestive organs, speed up your metabolism and improve your overall digestive functions.
-
You’re Experiencing Menstrual Pain
A study led by Dr Mike Armour of the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (NCIM) at Western University Sydney, has seen a reduction in the intensity and duration of the menstrual pain after three months of acupuncture treatment.
What Happens During Your First Visit to an Acupuncturist?
It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious about trying something new for the first time, especially when you’ll be dealing with a bunch of needles in your body. Rest assured that these needles are extremely fine and you won’t be experiencing any sharp pain!
-
Be Prepared to Answer Lots of Questions…Related to Your Health!
Just like typical physicians, acupuncturists will be asking you lots of questions about your health and lifestyle. You may be asked to describe the graphic details such as your bowel movements and the colour of your stool! Rest assured that these acupuncturists are here to help you, not judge you or your lifestyle. Don’t be afraid to share with them so that they have a clearer idea of how to help you alleviate your pain!
-
The Medical Examination
Unlike typical doctors who use a stethoscope and other modern western medical devices, the Traditional Chinese Medicine school of thought starts by taking your pulse check. Through pulse diagnosis, your acupuncturist can discover potential problems in your various organs.
Another diagnosis method that your acupuncturist will use is through looking at your tongue. In TCM literature, the tongue has several connections to various energy centres and organs around your body. Each part of the tongue represents a different organ or part of a body.
Your abdomen may also be palpated to identify any potential issues or energetic deficiencies around your organs or meridians.
-
Treatment
The first acupuncture session will last for about 30 to 60 minutes.
Your acupuncturist will swab the targeted acupuncture points with alcohol, before inserting the ultra-fine needles into your body.
The experience of the session will vary from patient to patient. It’s rarely common to feel the needles, though it may still be possible to feel a tingling sensation. Even if you feel pain during the treatment, it may be a good thing! According to an article written by TCM physician, Xiao Yan Ling, the sensations of the needles could be an indication that the physician has applied the right technique on the exact points. This pain could help escalate your healing process!
Regardless, you should try your best to lie as still as possible to avoid any post-treatment side effect. Thankfully, that might be easy for you as acupuncture needles may stimulate points of your body, causing you to feel relaxed.
Regardless, if you feel any discomfort that’s preventing you from getting a total relaxation, you should alert your acupuncturist immediately.
-
Post Treatment
Depending on your condition, your acupuncturist may ask you to return for a few more times to heal your symptom completely. He/she may also prescribe some herbal medication to aid your recovery.
Unlike conventional western medicine, which comes in a ready-to-consume form, some herbal medication may require preparation. Pay great attention to the preparation and storage method, as any missed step may dim the effectiveness of the herbal formula.
Things to Note Before You Visit an Acupuncturist
-
Licenses
According to the Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners Board (TCMPB), a statutory board of the Ministry of Health (MOH), a licensed acupuncturist in Singapore must either be a registered TCM physician, a locally registered doctor, or dentist who must also go through a board-recognised acupuncture training.
Any acupuncturist that doesn’t meet the above requirements should be avoided at all times.
-
Insurance
Based on research, some insurance policies in Singapore do cover acupuncture treatments. However, they may be subjected to terms and conditions, such as accident-only coverage.
Before you visit an acupuncturist, check with your agent to find out if your policy can cover your treatment.
-
Remember to Eat Something Before Your Session
Going to an acupuncture session with an empty stomach isn’t a good idea, as you may end up feeling weak or even faint!
Experts recommend eating something at least 2 hours before your acupuncture appointment. Go easy on your meal and don’t overeat. To reap the full benefits of the treatment, avoid caffeine and alcohol at all costs!
-
Alternative to Western Medicinal Approach
While it can usually work hand-in-hand with western practices, acupuncture is not a miracle dose for all symptoms. For example, though acupuncture can alleviate cancer symptoms, as well as nausea and fatigue from chemotherapy, there’s still no official medical evidence that acupuncture can cure cancer.
Check with your doctor before approaching an acupuncturist.
Acupuncture Clinic | Hwa Xia Chinese Medicine |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | |
| Address |
|
| Telephone | (65) 6296 3066 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Sat: 9.30am – 9pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Oriental Remedies Group |
| Speciality | Oriental Remedies Group (ORG) is a leading patient-centred healthcare provider offering effective treatments grounded in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and enhanced with medical technology. From a humble single physician TCM clinic, we grew into a team of bilingual physicians who, on average, have each acquired more than 10 years of TCM experience. Trained in both Biomedical Science and TCM, our physicians are well-equipped with scientific knowledge as well as wisdom from traditional medicine. With our medical proficiencies and passion to help patients, we aim to help everyone who passes through our doors feel better faster through the implementation of tech-enhanced treatments using state-of-the-art medical devices from the USA and Japan. At the core of our vision is to empower communities to lead a healthy and fulfilling life. We believe that with quality and targeted care, we are able to reduce suffering and improve patients’ life quality to #BeTheBestYouCanBe. Speciality: Key Services and Condition:
|
| Services |
|
| Pricing | Click here to view |
| Website | |
| Address |
|
| Contact | (65) 8742 2163 Email : [email protected] |
| Operating Hours | Oriental Remedies (Jurong East): Mondays – 9am to 6pm Tuesdays to Sundays – 9am to 9pm Oriental Remedies (East Coast): Mondays to Sundays – 10am to 7pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Annie Tiang |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | annietiang.com |
| Address |
|
| Telephone | (65) 6344 6316 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Sun: 9am – 7.30pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Great Wall Acupuncture Clinic |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | https://www.greatwalltcmclinic.com.sg/ |
| Address | 75D Redhill Rd, Singapore 154075 |
| Telephone | (65) 6474 0869 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Sun: 10am–12:30pm, 2–5pm, 6–8pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Aimin |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | https://www.aimin.com.sg/ |
| Address |
|
| Telephone | (65) 6225 2321 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 10am – 8pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Yueqi Chinese Medical & Acupuncture Hall |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | |
| Address | 84 Bedok North Street 4, #01-23, Singapore 460084 |
| Telephone | (65) 6446 2392 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Sun: 10am–6pm, 7:30–9pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Yu Guo |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | http://yuguotcm.com.sg/ |
| Address | 18B Jln Masjid, #B1-01 Kembangan Plaza, Singapore 418944 |
| Telephone | (65) 6447 4761 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Sat: 9am–12:30pm, 2–5pm, 6:30–8:30pm Sun: 9am – 12.30pm Wed: Closed |
Acupuncture Clinic | Heritage |
| Speciality | Health and Wellness therapies |
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | https://www.heritagetcm.com.sg/ |
| Address | 304 Orchard Road, #05-43 Lucky Plaza, 238863 |
| Telephone | (65) 6836 0817 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Fri: 10am – 7pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Blessed Health |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to view |
| Website | https://blessedtcm.com.sg/ |
| Address | Blk 555 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-1938 / #01- 1956, Singapore 560555 |
| Telephone | (65) 6452 4272 |
| Operating Hours | Medical Consultation: (Tuina) Massage: |
Acupuncture Clinic | Enok Clinic |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to view |
| Website | |
| Address | 14 Scotts Road #05-48 Far East Plaza, Singapore 228213 |
| Telephone | (65) 9658 7802 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Sat, except Fri and Sun: 11am – 8pm daily |
Acupuncture Clinic | Ho Heng Meng |
| Speciality | Acupunture Clinic |
| Pricing | Call to enquire |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ho-Hong-Meng-Chinese-Physician-Acupuncture-Centre/152000334861679 |
| Address | 801 Tampines Ave 4, #01-277, Singapore 520801 |
| Telephone | (65) 6783 6079 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Sat: 9am–11:30am, 2pm–4:30pm, 6:45pm–8:30pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Tan Chong Sin Chinese Physician and Physiotherapy |
| Speciality | Chinese Medicine |
| Pricing | Call to enquire |
| Website | https://www.facebook.com/Tan-Chong-Shin-Chinese-Physician-Physiotherapy-174258202620346/ |
| Address | 744 Bedok Reservoir Rd, Reservoir Village #01-3059, Singapore 470744 |
| Telephone | (65) 6242 3317 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Sat: 10am–1pm, 2–5:30pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Oak Health |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to view |
| Website | |
| Address | 83 East Coast Road, Singapore 428786 |
| Contact | Tel: (65) 6286 8896 Email: [email protected] |
| Operating Hours | Tues-Fri: 11am – 9pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | GOW TCM Healthcare |
| Speciality | Acupuncture Clinic |
| Pricing | Call to enquire |
| Website | |
| Address | #08 – 106 Jurong West Street 51, Block 510, Singapore 640510 |
| Telephone | (65) 9234 4920 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Wed, Fri: 9.30am – 8pm Thurs, Sat, Sun: 9.30am – 4pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Raffles Chinese Medicine |
| Speciality | Chinese Medicine |
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | |
| Address | 585 North Bridge Rd, #02-00 Raffles Hospital, Singapore 188770 |
| Telephone | (65) 6311 2388 |
| Operating Hours | Mon, Wed, Fri: 8.30am – 7.30pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | Xin Hua Therapy |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to view |
| Website | https://www.xinhuatherapy.com/ |
| Address | 100 Tras St, 100AM #02-13, Singapore 079027 |
| Telephone | (65) 6702 0228 |
| Operating Hours | 10am – 9pm daily |
Acupuncture Clinic | Eu Yan Sang TCM Clinic |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to view |
| Website | https://sg.euyansangclinic.com |
| Address | Find an outlet near you |
| Telephone | (65) 1800 225 1887 |
| Operating Hours | Click here to view |
Acupuncture Clinic | Bao Zhong Tang |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to view |
| Website | https://baozhongtang.com.sg/ |
| Address | 8 Sinaran Dr, #07-13/14 Novena Specialist Centre, Singapore 307470 |
| Telephone | (65) 6327 7866 |
| Operating Hours | Mon-Sat: 9am – 6pm |
Acupuncture Clinic | PULSE TCM Clinic Therapy |
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to view |
| Website | https://www.pulsetcm.sg/ |
| Address |
|
| Telephone | (65) 6634 8933 |
| Operating Hours | 11am – 8pm daily |
Acupuncture Clinic | Sin Kang TCM |
| About | For over 20 years, Sin Kang TCM Clinic has been providing a holistic and comprehensive range of treatments for our patients to improve their quality of life through affordable healthcare, based on Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wisdom and modern medicine advances. Sin Kang TCM Clinic is equipped with a team of highly experienced physicians and therapists, dedicated in providing excellent customer service as we believe in patient-centred care for a holistic experience. Services:
|
| Speciality |
|
| Pricing | Click here to enquire |
| Website | https://sinkangtcm.com.sg/ |
| Address |
|
| Telephone | The Star Vista: 62624998 Paya Lebar Square: 6222 1331 |
| Operating Hours | 10am – 9.30pm daily |
Editors Note:
Disclaimer: While every precaution has been made to ensure the accuracy and fairness of this listing, we acknowledge that they may be inaccuracies. Therefore, we urge you to contact the service provider above for the correct information and/or contact us with the correct information. If you have a medical condition, it is always better to consult with a certified health care professional directly instead of relying on any material in this website or any other literature.
If you are a service provider and wish to be featured in this listing (MediaOne reviews are read by hundreds of thousands of Singaporeans) – please contact us at [email protected]. There is no charge! Please allow us up to 3 working days to review before adjusting the information or including your entry.
FAQs
What is Acupuncture?
How acupuncture helps?
– Stimulate blood flow around your system
– Body balance
