According to the cycle of the 5 phases in nature, the energy of winter corresponds to the WATER movement, to the Kidney and Bladder meridians, and to the bones, the lower back and the knees.
During this most Yin period of the year, joints can become stiffer and more sensitive, because cold contracts and damp seeps in.
In Chinese medicine, we speak of pain from stagnation of cold-damp.
By clearing blockages in the energy channels, acupuncture helps prevent or relieve pain linked to old injuries by stimulating the circulation of Energy and Blood. After the session, you may feel more flexibility and mobility in your joints.
The little extra! In my private practice, I use an electromagnetic lamp (LEM) that gives off a radiant, penetrating heat that chases away internal cold. Placed above the stiff or painful area while the needles are in, it gives a much appreciated feeling of well-being!