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How Long Does It Take for Acupuncture to Work? Understanding Timelines, Sessions, & Results
When starting out with acupuncture, it's natural to wonder "how long will acupuncture take to work?" This article helps you understand more about how timelines, sessions, & results can vary person to person.

Gavin Martin-Rentz
Dec 16, 202510 min read


What to Wear to Acupuncture for Comfort and Ease: The Best Outfits for an Acupuncture Treatment
If you're new to acupuncture or preparing for your first consultation, you might be wondering what to wear to ensure the most comfortable and effective treatment possible. It's a common question, and knowing what to expect will help you get the most out of your acupuncture session.

Gavin Martin-Rentz
Oct 15, 20257 min read


Top Acupuncture Points for Anxiety and Depression
This article explores the top acupuncture points used to help treat anxiety and depression

Gavin Martin-Rentz
Sep 26, 202510 min read


How Often Should You Do Acupuncture: A Practical Guide for Treatment Frequency
When starting out with acupuncture, it's natural to wonder "how often do you need to come for treatments?". Here is a practical guide for treatment frequency.

Gavin Martin-Rentz
Aug 1, 202511 min read


Acupuncture For Anxiety: 5 Different Causes Of Anxiety In Chinese Medicine
Here’s 5 different causes we might consider to be driving anxiety from a Chinese medicine perspective. Each person’s situation is unique and may also be a combination of these factors.

Gavin Martin-Rentz
Jul 18, 20253 min read


Acupuncture For Tension Headaches: A Breakdown of Recent Research
Some may be hesitant to try without knowing the research behind acupuncture for headaches.
This post summarises a systematic review (highest level of evidence) done on “Acupuncture For The Prevention Of Tension-Type Headache” published by the Cochrane Library, who set the standards for evidence-based medicine.

Gavin Martin-Rentz
Jul 18, 20252 min read


Migraine Food & Drink Triggers: Are These Restrictions Forever?
Many migraine sufferers will have certain food & drink triggers that will bring on migraine headaches, but do these need to be forever restrictions?
Gavin Martin-Rentz
Sep 2, 20241 min read


3 Common Muscular Knee Pain Patterns & What You Can Do To Help
There are 3 common types of knee pain from muscular imbalances that seem to come up again and again.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Can Acupuncture Help Tinnitus? Plus Qigong Exercise For Tinnitus
Over the years I have had plenty of people asking me whether acupuncture can help tinnitus. Unfortunately the answer is not so easy.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
Aug 15, 20243 min read


3 Tips For A Healthier Lower Back At The Desk
Deskwork is unavoidable for many of us in modern life and unfortunately it's not the most optimal position to be stuck in for long periods.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
Jul 15, 20241 min read


3 Neck Pain Mistakes To Avoid At The Desk
Learn 3 mistakes people make at the desk that contribute to neck pain.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
Jul 1, 20241 min read


Train These 3 Muscle Groups For Your Lower Back Pain
When someone is trying acupuncture for lower back pain, they often want to know what exercises and stretches they should be doing.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
Jun 17, 20242 min read


A Bad Habit To Avoid For Better Digestion
It’s not always WHAT you’re eating that is upsetting your gut. HOW you eat plays a big role in your digestion.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Acupuncture For Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia can feel like you’re swimming in an ocean of discomfort. At Acupuncture Grove in Bondi Junction Sydney we use a 4-5 stage model to navigate complex chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
May 27, 20242 min read


Acupuncture For Migraines: Research
Migraines can severely impact the quality of life for those affected. For those suffering from chronic and frequent migraines they can be drawn to try alternative and complimentary medicines such as acupuncture.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
May 20, 20242 min read


Acupuncture For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is a frustrating condition to live with. It is poorly understood in mainstream medicine and treatment options are limited. At Acupuncture Grove in Bondi Junction Sydney we use a 4-5 stage model to navigate complex chronic health conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
May 13, 20242 min read


Invisible Illnesses
Invisible illnesses are those conditions that a person can be battling with, but from the outside someone wouldn’t be able to tell. Sometimes it’s not just friends & family around you that can’t see, but medically these conditions can go undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
May 6, 20242 min read


Acupuncture For Fibromyalgia: Research
This post summarises a systematic review (highest level of evidence) done on “Acupuncture For Treating Fibromyalgia” published by the Cochrane Library who set the standards for evidence-based medicine.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
Apr 29, 20242 min read


Acupuncture For Lower Cross Syndrome
Lower cross syndrome can cause pain and dysfunction such as lower back pain, hip injuries, pain down the leg and knee issues.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Acupuncture For Upper Cross Syndrome
Upper cross syndrome can contribute to various pains and joint dysfunctions including neck pain, shoulder injuries and headaches or migraine.
Gavin Martin-Rentz
Apr 15, 20241 min read
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