Long Covid Support Programme
In 2022, Hilltop Community Acupuncture was involved in a free 12 week support programme for people with Long Covid who are on low income or unemployed.
Long Covid has affected many individuals of all ages, and is having a major impact on quality of life for those affected. People experiencing Long Covid have often found themselves unable to work or go about their daily lives as usual. The range of symptoms experienced has been far reaching, common symptoms include: Chronic fatigue, brain fog, muscle aches and spasms, joint and muscle pain and inflammation, disrupted sleep, anxiety, headaches, low immunity, hypothyroidism, pain in chest, palpitations, continuous cough, period issues and fibroids.
Acupuncture has been shown to be an effective treatment for the symptoms of Long Covid. According to Chinese medical theory, the reason for the varying degree of symptoms experienced is due to the individuals state of health when catching the virus, and the level of resources available to fight the virus. These include Qi (energy), fluids (blood, digestive fluids, hormones) and Kidney Yang. When the body is unable to expel the pathogen fully, it tries to store the virus in an area it deems safest. This then creates symptoms. In acupuncture we are able to locate where in the body the virus is being stored (through questioning, tongue and pulse), and then work with that channel as well as supporting and strengthening overall resources in order to to push the pathogen out.
“An increasing number of studies show that acupuncture is modulating the immune system and in addition, that it has an anti-inflammatory action, particularly useful in cases of patients with symptoms caused by the Coronavirus” (British Acupuncture Council, cited in acupuncture.org.uk)
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The team at Hilltop Community acupuncture joined forces with Lisa Baum to offer acupuncture as part of a range of therapies for individuals experiencing Long Covid, which has had a major impact on their day to day lives and work. We offered individual sessions as well as group auricular sessions. Many who received acupuncture as part of the programme have gone on to have regular sessions at the clinic, having experienced the benefits of acupuncture for the condition, with the low cost treatment model enabling long term regular treatments.
If you are experiencing symptoms of Long Covid, acupuncture could be a good route for you. We welcome you to get in touch.
Hilltop Community Acupuncture
Telegraph Hill Centre
Kitto Road
London
SE14 5TY
info@hilltopcommunityacupuncture.co.uk