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27/08/2025

⚡️ Electroacupuncture for Overactive Bladder?

There’s growing evidence that this modern take on an ancient technique may help reduce symptoms like urgency, frequency, and incontinence.
By stimulating key acupuncture points with targeted electrical pulses, electroacupuncture may help regulate bladder function through the nervous system — offering relief without the side effects associated with pharmaceutical treatments.

Explore the science-backed potential of acupuncture in urology.

💻 Learn more or train with us at: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

📘 Discover more in the journal "Acupuncture in Medicine"

23/08/2025

🎉 This weekend's Notting Hill Carnival is a joyful celebration, yet it has much in common with the peaceful practice of acupuncture — each is deeply rooted in time-honoured tradition, but continues to evolve and thrive within contemporary life.

They share a dramatic duality: they’re at once historical and progressive. Whether it’s needles for neuromodulation or sequins stitched to reflect identity, both practices enhance modern life — preserving ritual while embracing innovation.

At BMAS, we honour this beautiful balance in every needle we place.
🌍 Celebrating culture. Celebrating healing.

To find out how you can elevate your healthcare practice with acupuncture see our courses here:
https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/Education/Acupuncturetraining.aspx

19/08/2025

Need a refresher? We’ve got just the thing.

The BMAS Refresher Course is the perfect way to top up your skills — and your confidence.

Like a slice of watermelon in summer: 🍉 fresh, revitalising, and good for you.

Sign up for our refresher course on our website: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/Education/Acupuncturetraining/RefresherCourse.aspx

Our refresher course is designed for health professionals who have completed foundation level training in medical acupuncture.

15/08/2025

📘 Chronic pain? We've got your back!

Our Western Medical Acupuncture Protocols for treatment of chronic pain book gives clinicians practical guidance for treating a range of chronic pain conditions with acupuncture — the BMAS way.

Backs, shoulders, heads, hips and heels, we've got you covered!

📚Available on Amazon now. Search for the authors: Cummings, Lawler and Sheikh

12/08/2025

It's BMAS's birthday!

When it comes to learning and practising medical acupuncture, experience matters. That’s why so many healthcare professionals choose the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) — a tried, tested, and trusted organisation that’s been leading the way across five decades.

Whether you're just starting out or deepening your clinical skills, BMAS offers:
👨🏼‍⚕️ Evidence-based training
👨🏼‍⚕️ Expert tutors with real-world experience
👨🏼‍⚕️ Ongoing professional support
👨🏼‍⚕️ A strong, respected voice in the field of integrative medicine

Celebrating our five decades of commitment to quality, education, and safety - BMAS is truly a safe pair of hands.

Learn more: www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

08/08/2025

🐱 The cat's whiskers

It’s International Cat Day and looking like the cat's whiskers makes you the best of the best. Or perhaps it means you're having acupuncture treatment to treat hay fever or facial pain. Acupuncture: elegant, precise, and sometimes... accidentally cat-like.

Want to be the cat that got the cream?

Find out more about acupuncture training with the British Medical Acupuncture Society here: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk/Education/Acupuncturetraining.aspx

We have over forty years of training and supporting health professionals in the practice of medical acupuncture. Purrfect!

07/08/2025

"Acupuncture in Medicine" is at the sharp end when it comes to publishing research into medical acupuncture.

The most-read paper in the journal right now is a randomised controlled trial comparing trigger point (TrP) dry needling, TrP electroacupuncture and motor point electroacupuncture of the trapezius muscle for the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome.

The evidence base continues to grow — and we’re proud to support science-backed practice at the British Medical Acupuncture Society. Our journal is available to all members of the Society, or subscribe now at https://journals.sagepub.com/home/AIM Journals

Stay curious. Stay clinical. Stay current.

05/08/2025

Psoriasis awareness month

We often consider psoriasis to be a skin condition but joints can be affected in the same way, causing pain and swelling. Acupuncture may relieve psoriatic arthritis symptoms by stimulating peripheral nerves at specific points, triggering a cascade of neurochemical responses. Insertion of the needle activates sensory nerve fibres that project to the spinal cord and brain, leading to the release of endogenous opioids, serotonin, and other neuromodulators that dampen down pain signalling.

We know that acupuncture can modulate the immune system by influencing cytokine profiles— shifting the balance away from pro-inflammatory mediators toward anti-inflammatory factors. So patients can benefit from reduction in both inflammation and pain.

Learn more about acupuncture by visiting the BMAS website, where you can find an acupuncture practitioner, book on a course, read the latest research, and much more. The British Medical Acupuncture Society provides acupuncture training and support to regulated health professionals.

Visit www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

28/07/2025

Ever wondered what a trigger point looks like?

The BMAS Medical Director, Mike Cummings, posts weekly on the BMAS Blog and here you can see his interpretation of a trigger point, based on ultrasound imaging.

Read more on the blog about trigger points, plus a range of hot topics in the world of medical acupuncture.

Take a look at the trigger point blog post here: https://ecs.page.link/5mUyR

24/07/2025

What a pain!

Trigger points in temporalis

This striking image shows typical pain referral patterns from trigger points in temporalis muscle. It's part of the course material for our headache course where you can build on your existing acupuncture skills and learns some advanced techniques for treating headache and migraine. NICE Guideline CG150 includes acupuncture treatment as an option for patients.

The BMAS has been teaching health professionals how to use acupuncture for over forty years. Is it time for you to head to our website to find out more about learning medical acupuncture? Our hybrid foundation course means you can study online modules at your own pace, then attend a practical session to sharpen your skills. Or upgrade your existing skills on our specialist headache course.

Click the link in bio, or visit www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk and click on the Education tab

21/07/2025

Festival Season!

It’s festival season, and just as music styles have changed over the years, so have acupuncture techniques. Whether you choose traditional or contemporary, or a blend of both, your acupuncture practice is as unique to you as your musical taste.

Why not refresh and update your acupuncture knowledge with a Foundation Refresher course - make sure that you are keeping with the times and fine-tuning your performance.

BMAS courses are open to regulated health professionals. Get into your rhythm with a foundation course, then pick up the beat with more specialised or refresher courses.

Link to courses in bio

We seek to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.

17/07/2025

Pushing your limits

As the world’s toughest cyclists hit the road for the Tour de France, there’s one thing they all need: effective recovery.

From muscle fatigue to joint pain, medical acupuncture offers evidence-based support for endurance athletes and weekend riders alike. Whether you're conquering climbs or chasing Strava segments, acupuncture can help:
✅ Boost recovery
✅ Reduce inflammation
✅ Manage pain naturally
✅ Improve performance

At the British Medical Acupuncture Society, we train and support healthcare professionals integrating acupuncture into mainstream medicine — because recovery should be part of everyone's training plan.

🚴 Explore more: https://www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

We seek to enhance the education and training of suitably qualified practitioners, and to promote high standards of working practices in acupuncture.