Trigeminal Neuralgia and Acupuncture: A Potential Path to Relief

What is Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN)?

TN is a severe neurological condition characterised by sudden, intense facial pain, which can become chronic and very distressing. This occurs when the trigeminal nerve, responsible for transmitting sensory information from the face to the brain, becomes hypersensitive. The pain can be so debilitating that it affects everyday activities such as eating, speaking, and even smiling.

Western Medical Treatments

Medication and surgical interventions are commonly used to manage TN. However, these approaches do not always provide lasting relief, and some patients experience side effects or limited success.

Why Consider Acupuncture?

Traditional Acupuncture is a positive choice of treatment for TN. Traditional Acupuncture treats by stimulating specific points on the body. Acupuncture aims to restore balance, reduce nerve hypersensitivity, alleviate pain and address the underlying issues. Many patients report improvements in pain levels and overall quality of life and are more able to cope with stress after a series of treatment

Benefits of Acupuncture for Trigeminal Neuralgia

• Reduction in pain intensity and frequency
• Improved ability to perform daily activities
• Holistic approach addressing stress and wellbeing

Traditional Acupuncture Treatment

A traditionally trained acupuncture practitioner is key to a safe and effective approach to treatment and care for trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The comprehensive assessment helps identify not just the symptoms but the underlying imbalances, which is central to Traditional Five Element Acupuncture principles and treatment.

• Holistic Diagnosis: Rather than focusing solely on pain, the practitioner evaluates patterns in your body’s energy flow, organ function, and emotional state.
• Personalised Treatment Plan: This includes acupuncture point selection tailored to your constitution, lifestyle, and stress levels.
• Integration with Medical History: They consider any concurrent treatments or conditions to ensure compatibility and safety.
• Stress and System Function: These factors often influence TN flare-ups, so addressing them can improve outcomes.

Hannah Charles is a founder member of the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)

The BAcC is an advocate for traditional acupuncture professionals and maintains the highest professional standards to protect the general public. BAcC members are registered on an accredited register, regulated and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care (PSA). For More information, see the website https://acupuncture.org.uk/

Treatment for you

I have treated many patients over the years with Trigeminal Neuragia – it is so good to see how much better they feel from the acupuncture treatment. Don’t put it off, don’t continue to suffer, come and get the help you need. For more information and treatment, contact Hannah Charles LicAc MBAcC at: https://www.southwellacupuncture.co.uk/contact/

Testimonial from Cheryl

I visited Hannah following a recommendation from a hospital specialist in pain management. The onset of Trigeminal Neuralgia (An extremely painful and debilitating condition, which causes attacks of electric shock type facial pain) had knocked me for six and I was struggling to cope with the bouts of intense pain and the debilitating side effects of the strong drugs used to treat my condition. 

To a Pain Free life

Hannah was kind, warm and patient as she took a full account of my medical history and then talked me through a treatment plan. Over the following months of acupuncture (which I was pleased to discover was a virtually pain free and at times extremely relaxing procedure) Hannah’s knowledge and expertise allowed me to not only wean off all the medication, but also allowed me to return to a pain-free life.

I had initially been rather sceptical about the validity of acupuncture, but Hannah has proven to me that not only can it work, it also can do so without the awful side effects of some conventional medicines. I will be forever grateful to Hannah for giving me my life back and will most definitely return to her for acupuncture treatments for any future health or pain issues. Thank you, Hannah, for being a shining light during a very dark time.

See more testimonials at https://www.southwellacupuncture.co.uk/acupuncture-testimonials/

For more information and treatment, contact Hannah on: https://www.southwellacupuncture.co.uk/contact/

Happy and pain-free from Trigeminal Neuralgia with Acupuncture treatment