Acupuncture is a tried and tested system of medicine which is used across the world to restore and maintain good health. You may have considered trying acupuncture but were unsure about what it involves. Rachel Edney, acupuncturist at the Therapy Rooms in Pembroke Dock, describes what happens during an acupuncture appointment. ‘’The first appointment with an acupuncturist takes about 2 hours. In order to make a diagnosis, the practitioner listens to the patient and takes a co

There isn’t a week when our acupuncturist Rachel doesn’t see handful of cases of sciatica in her clinic. A person with sciatica will have intense pain radiating from lower back or buttock to below the knee and into the foot. The pain from sciatica can stop a person from engaging in everyday activities such as walking, sitting and sleeping. The constant pain can also take its toll emotionally. People with back and leg pain are more likely to take time of work and take longer t