Our services Complementary therapies Complementary Therapies Acupuncture What is acupuncture Acupuncture is one of the best-known complementary and alternative medicines and can be traced back more than 2000 years in China. How does it work? Acupuncture can work for patients in different ways. For instance, patients suffering from a traumatic brain injury can often have a range of complications that require cognitive, motor, communication, emotional and behavioural rehabilitation. Studies have shown that acupuncture is a beneficial treatment and rehabilitation tool for TBI. Studies have shown that acupuncture can cause multiple biological responses, including circulatory and biochemical effects. Acupuncture has also been shown to help improve the outcomes of post-concussion as well as improving clients: Mood Enabled clients to come off anti-depressants Positively impact pain and lead to reductions in pain medication Improve sleep Improve feelings of well-being Reduce anxiety and panic attacks Promote relaxation Improve range of movement in arms. Further Information For more information about our complimentary therapies please contact our rehabilitation team by email: bodybasic@basiccharity.org.uk or call the office on 0161 707 6441.