What acupuncture is

An ancient therapy, studied by modern science.

Acupuncture is a therapeutic method that addresses the causes of a disorder from the earliest stages of illness — and, combined with a suitable lifestyle, becomes a genuine form of prevention.

Research over recent decades increasingly supports the existence of a system of energy channels (meridians) — biological and electromagnetic — connecting the acupuncture points on the skin, the ear and other areas, through which effects are produced at a distance. Research of this kind is also being carried out in Romania.

Sessions are performed by a doctor only, under strict hygiene conditions, using sterile single-use needles. Treatment is personalised and, where appropriate, delivered together with a multidisciplinary team.

Medical acupuncture session at Acumedica
Prevention

Acupuncture — one of the most widely used preventive methods.

It works on subtle energetic imbalances — those that appear before illness sets in, and which conventional diagnosis cannot yet detect.

Acting early

Even people without a medical diagnosis carry subtle disturbances at the energetic level — brought on by stress, poor nutrition, an unhealthy routine and environmental toxins. Left unaddressed, these lead over time to established disease.

Recommended courses

To maintain balance, we recommend 3–4 courses a year of 5–10 sessions each, spaced 3–4 months apart — timed according to the acupuncture assessment.

Conditions treated

A broad range of conditions — eight main groups.

Acupuncture is effective for a wide range of conditions, on its own or alongside other approaches (integrated treatment). The most common indications are listed below.

Joint & muscle pain

  • Back pain
  • Cervical & lumbar spondylosis
  • Torticollis
  • Muscle cramps
  • Joint pain (knees, shoulders, elbows)

Neurological pain

  • Migraine
  • Neuralgia
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Post-herpetic (shingles) pain
  • Lumbar sciatica

Psychological & emotional

  • Insomnia
  • Anxiety
  • Mild to moderate depression
  • Chronic fatigue

Respiratory conditions

  • Asthma
  • Chronic bronchitis
  • Recurrent sinusitis
  • Allergic rhinitis

Cardiovascular conditions

  • Palpitations
  • High blood pressure
  • Circulatory disorders

Immune disorders

  • Recurrent infections
  • Allergies
  • Autoimmune phenomena

Digestive conditions

  • Gastritis
  • Peptic ulcer
  • Constipation
  • Bloating
  • Irritable bowel

Gynaecological & urogenital

  • Menstrual pain
  • Infertility
  • Prostatitis
  • Chronic cystitis
Specialised applications

Three areas where acupuncture makes a real difference.

In neurological conditions

  • · Post-stroke rehabilitation
  • · Spasticity, paresis, paraesthesia
  • · Vertigo & dizziness
  • · Trigeminal neuralgia
  • · Facial palsy
  • · Painful disc herniation
  • · Diabetic neuropathy
  • · Migraine, intercostal neuralgia

In psychological & emotional disorders

  • · Insomnia
  • · Anxiety
  • · Mild to moderate depression
  • · Chronic fatigue
  • · Stress-related disorders (palpitations, gastritis)
  • · Stress-related allergies & recurrent infections

In treating addiction

  • · Tobacco dependence
  • · Alcohol dependence
  • · Overeating (sweets, carbohydrates)
  • · Support in managing obesity

In all of these cases, treatment is personalised and may involve a multidisciplinary team, working with your own doctor or with the specialists at our centre.

Benefits

Why choose medical acupuncture.

01

A natural treatment

It stimulates the body’s own capacity to heal, without synthetic medicines and without side effects.

02

Effective prevention

Used to prevent conditions from developing — by restoring energetic balance and managing stress.

03

Complementary therapy

It can be combined with herbal medicine, homeopathy and conventional medicine for complete, integrated treatment.

For the curious

A short history of acupuncture

Archaeological and anthropological research shows that ideas about energy channels and the therapeutic effects of stimulating the skin by pressure, pricking, scratching or heat date back to prehistory. The Ebers Papyrus (Egypt, 1550 BC) describes a system of twelve channels through which energy flows. Peoples across the world — the Bantu in southern Africa, communities of the Amazon rainforest, the Inuit — have used similar methods over the centuries.

The discovery of Ötzi, the man preserved in Alpine ice some 5,300 years ago, revealed tattoos on his skin marking precisely those acupuncture points useful for treating the conditions found at autopsy.

The credit for systematising this knowledge into medical treatises, and developing it continuously, belongs to Chinese civilisation. The first treatise of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Huang Di Nei Jing, represents medical knowledge accumulated over roughly 3,500 years (from 2700 BC to AD 800).

Today, modern research increasingly brings to light this system of biological and electromagnetic meridians — through imaging as well as clinical practice. Research of this kind is also being carried out in Romania.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers, before you book.

What conditions is acupuncture used for at Acumedica?

We often use it for acute and chronic pain, migraines, sleep disorders, stress, anxiety, and some digestive and respiratory issues. The plan is set after consultation, not from a fixed protocol.

Does acupuncture hurt?

The needles are very fine; most patients feel a brief prick or local heaviness, not sharp pain. Any discomfort usually fades within seconds.

How many sessions are needed?

It depends on the diagnosis and how long symptoms have lasted. Some acute issues respond in a few sessions; chronic conditions usually need a longer course, reassessed along the way. We do not promise a fixed number before consultation.

Do I need a referral from my family doctor?

It is not required for an acupuncture consultation at the clinic. If you are already an Acumedica family-medicine patient, we can integrate treatment into the same care plan.

Where can I book acupuncture in Bucharest?

Consultations are by appointment at both Acumedica clinics: 68 Bd. Aviatorilor and Policlinica Dorobanți. You can call or use the form on the website.

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