Acupuncture, a fundamental component in Chinese medicine, has a history of more than two thousand years, being useful ever since for the maintenance of good health and for the treatment of various diseases.
It is based on the insertion of fine metal needles into certain points on the body called acupuncture points.
It can be accompanied by the application of cupping therapy, moxibustion and/or electrical stimulation (electroacupuncture), as well as dietary recommendations, phytotherapy or Qi kung exercises.
It is a medical procedure that requires a diagnosis, a therapeutic indication and monitoring of the evolutio.
How can acupuncture help you?
- It can alleviate discomfort in traumatological and rheumatological diseases such as osteoarthritis, low back pain or cervical problems, headaches or migraines.
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It can help you with digestive problems, gastritis, heartburn, constipation, diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome.
- It can relieve symptoms of asthma, allergies, bronchitis, colds or sinusitis.
- It can improve problems caused by dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis or herpes zoster.
- It can balance alterations in the menstrual cycle, dysmenorrhea or menstrual pain, and symptoms associated with menopause.
We take into account not only physical aspects, but also emotional and environmental aspects that may be interfering with your state of health.
After the first consultation and assessment, a personalized treatment strategy will be proposed, with a number and frequency of sessions depending on the person and state of health. The first consultation includes a medical consultation by one of our acupuncturists and an acupuncture session.
At Mutum we know how difficult it can be dealing with chronic pain, insomnia, stress, anxiety or other health problems, and that is why we offer our acupuncture service to help alleviate these symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Our approach is to treat each person individually, focusing on the specific needs. We use acupuncture techniques based on traditional Chinese medicine, which have been shown to be effective and safe and are recommended by the World Health Organization.
We also offer combinations of acupuncture and other unconventional therapies for a more complete and personalized treatment.
Some benefits of acupuncture
Acupuncture has been used successfully to treat a wide variety of conditions including headaches, back pain, digestive problems, sleep problems, stress and anxiety, and many more. Additionally, many patients report a feeling of relaxation and well-being after an acupuncture session.
The World Health Organization has recognized acupuncture since 1979 as effective for the treatment of some 50 diseases and disorders.
Safe
As long as it is practiced by qualified professionals.
Effective
Restores energy balance, producing improvement in many clinical situations
Suitable for pregnant women
A safe method to relieve bothersome symptoms at any stage of pregnancy
Mutum, authorized center
We are a center authorized by Junta de AndalucĂa Health Department to practice acupuncture in Seville.
Some references
100% real opinions of patients who have received an acupuncture session at Mutum.
Grateful to these two health professionals for their efforts to give way and make possible the way of understanding health as defined by the WHO, although later the official health system has not yet achieved it.
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Isabel P.G
More than a medical center. A place where the treatment of LucĂa and Sonia accompanies you towards a more humane and Integrative Health. Both the approach and the treatments they apply have helped me recover my health from a healthier and more conscious point of view.
Highly recommended.
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Ana C.D
Mutum, cooperative health, is not only a medical center , it is something else. The professionalism and humanity of LucĂa and Sonia is palpable in every corner of this wonderful space that they have created. Health to you, health to me! That motto says it all.
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Yolanda R.G
Frequent questions
How does acupuncture work?
Acupuncture works by stimulating acupuncture points in the body, which stimulates the central nervous system to release chemicals that reduce inflammation, relieve pain and improve blood circulation. Currently, research work continues on the biological mechanisms of action of acupuncture in the human organism: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic and antidepressant.
Is acupuncture treatment safe?
Acupuncture has few side effects when performed by expert hands, but we always recommend medical supervision. Very rarely, a small mark or pain remains immediately after the session at some acupuncture point, which will spontaneously disappear in a few days. Occasionally, it could also happen that the same day or the day after the session you still feel a little numbness in the area where the needles were applied. This will disappear the next day.
How many sessions are necessary to see results?
Your acupuncturist will advise you on the ideal frequency for you. The most common is a weekly session. A session cycle consists of about 5-10 treatments depending on the problem to be treated and its severity, duration of symptoms, age of the patient, etc… In some cases fewer sessions may be enough and in others several cycles will be necessary of sessions. There is no exact number of sessions, and it is possible that you begin to feel changes after the first session, or that they may not become noticeable until the third or fourth session.
Does acupuncture hurt?
The insertion of the needles can be felt very slightly during penetration through the skin, a sensation that does not last more than tenths of a second. This sensation will also depend on the degree of sensitivity of each person. Most people relax during the session and experience a sense of calm and well-being afterwards.
Can acupuncture be combined with other treatments?
Yes, acupuncture can be combined with other treatments, under the supervision of your acupuncturist.
Also keep in mind that Acupuncture never replaces a prescription or treatment indicated by your regular doctor. Continue taking any prescribed pharmacological regimen and in the way prescribed by your specialist doctor.
Can acupuncture help in the treatment of chronic pain?
Yes, acupuncture is effective in the treatment of chronic pain in different parts of the body: osteoarthritis, arthritis, low back pain, etc. It is used as a fundamental tool in the Pain Units of some hospitals. The needles can be electrically stimulated (electroacupuncture), with observable results from the first session until a maximum of four electroacupuncture sessions, as confirmed by the patients who are treated with this technique in Mutum.
