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If you've never tried acupuncture before, it's natural to have questions. Here are five we hear regularly at our South Croydon clinic. 1. Does acupuncture hurt? Most people are surprised by how little they feel. Acupuncture needles are extremely fine – about the width of a hair – and bear no resemblance to the needles used for injections or blood tests. You might feel a tiny pinprick as the needle is inserted, followed by a subtle sensation of warmth, heaviness, or tingling.

Back pain affects most of us at some point, whether it's a sudden injury, long-term discomfort, or pain that comes and goes. At Centred Health in South Croydon, we use acupuncture and complementary therapies to help reduce pain and restore movement. Understanding Your Back Pain Back pain has many causes: Muscular strain from lifting, poor posture, or repetitive movements Disc problems or nerve irritation (such as sciatica) Arthritic changes in the spine Tension and stress hel

If you're trying to conceive, acupuncture can be a valuable part of your fertility journey. At Centred Health, we've supported many couples through natural conception, IVF, and IUI treatments at our South Croydon clinic. How Acupuncture Supports Fertility Traditional Chinese medicine views fertility as a reflection of overall health and balance. Acupuncture treatment aims to: Regulate menstrual cycles and improve cycle regularity Support healthy hormone balance Improve blood