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Acupuncture developed in Asia over 5000 years ago where it played a crucial role in Traditional Chinese Medicine along with herbal and physical therapies. The ancient Chinese regarded health as a state of balance. Many factors could affect this balance and lead to disease.

Modern medicine has made significant advances in the treatment of infectious diseases, however it remains poorly equipped to deal with many of the factors affecting our health, that stem from Civilization itself. Overcrowding, poor diet, lack of exercise and environmental influences provide as much of a challenge to human and animal health today, as they did 5000 years ago.

Interest in acupuncture surged in the West as China became more accessible during the 1970's. As interest in acupuncture has grown, so has scientific research into how and why it works. We now have a better understanding of how acupuncture affects the body, but much work remains to be done.

Acupuncture is becoming increasingly accepted and integrated into conventional veterinary practice, particularly in the management of chronic pain and disease states. It has found its way into several veterinary colleges and has been used for post-operative pain management.

Acupuncture has become integral in the rapid growth of complementary therapies in the UK, and is a very useful adjunct to more conventional approaches to veterinary medicine.