<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Ben Elliot Acupuncture & Remedial Sports Massage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benelliot.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 11:53:59 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What are acupuncture needles like?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does acupuncture hurt?]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/what-are-acupuncture-needles-like</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69949bd81900a4c87850ef32</guid><category><![CDATA[Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Info for patients]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:21:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/779886_603c71053272427d9d32fb5f5ca0c15e/720p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anatomy For Acupuncturists - Free Taster]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am developing a series of informative videos called 'Anatomy for Acupuncturists'. The purpose of these videos is to educate people about the anatomy of a muscle, and how it relates to acupuncture channel theory. They can be used by acupuncture students learning anatomy, and channel theory; but also established practitioners who want to refresh their knowledge of musculo-skeletal acupuncture theory. Even someone with no acupuncture training at all may find them interesting and useful. Each...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/anatomy-for-acupuncturists-free-taster</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6988c97a9a9c7a3f65615ddb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:35:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_0650e5174256421daa704e9af23caeee~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_640,h_320,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Different Types of Pain: What they tell us from Biomedical and TCM Acupuncture perspectives]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a patient describes their pain is valuable diagnostic information. In this post, I will discuss what this information can tell us from a more mechanical/biomedical standpoint, and how we use it from a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Acupuncture point of view. I'll also look at when the nature of someone's pain can throw up a red flag, prompting investigation for more serious conditions. Different Types of Pain: What they tell us from Biomedical and TCM Acupuncture perspectives Type of...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/different-types-of-pain-what-they-tell-us-from-biomedical-and-tcm-acupuncture-perspectives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693addd53aa9eb11ebb08f99</guid><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:04:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_5d7a67f7040c4f09839044622df89d9b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Myotomes, Dermatomes &#38; Acupuncture Channels]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bio-Medical terms myotomes and dermatomes provide links, though not always direct parallels, to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) channel system. In this post, I will investigate these links and explore where they are most usefully used in acupuncture practice. ]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/myotomes-dermatomes-acupuncture-channels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68fe3d10e3b0149559cec843</guid><category><![CDATA[Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Info for acupuncturists]]></category><category><![CDATA[Info for students]]></category><category><![CDATA[Treatment Plan]]></category><category><![CDATA[Info for patients]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pain]]></category><category><![CDATA[TCM Theory]]></category><category><![CDATA[Electro Acupuncture]]></category><category><![CDATA[Biomedicine]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:00:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_c5162fb3366b4698a9d107767cd4e614~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[VIDEO DISCUSSION ON : The Impact of AI on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy: Benefits and Challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the previous blog post , I got AI to review its own strengths and weaknesses in the context of Acupuncture &#38; Massage therapy. In this...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/video-discussion-on-the-impact-of-ai-on-acupuncture-and-massage-therapy-benefits-and-challenges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d2c5fca14cb1a1a09de199</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:13:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/tNK-QbtATm8" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Impact of AI on Acupuncture and Massage Therapy: Benefits and Challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ok, full disclosure, this blog post was fully written by AI with the simple prompt " Write a blog post about the advantages and...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/the-impact-of-ai-on-acupuncture-and-massage-therapy-benefits-and-challenges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cc23ce4658226ab730821d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:06:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_5d1f4cd16fc54d46aa62b62d9442aad7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shin Splints &#38; Other Types of Lower Leg Pain. How to differentiate, manage &#38; treat. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[2013 Shin Splints Article In November 2013, I wrote a 'how-to' article for The Acupuncturist magazine on the topic of shin splints ....]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/shin-splints-other-types-of-lower-leg-pain-how-to-differentiate-manage-and-treat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">688daff9290893a22a0d8703</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:06:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_9c461bd1a25045a98b513e529f3458fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Essential Aftercare Tips For Acupuncture Treatments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acupuncture Aftercare Acupuncture Aftercare While your acupuncture session sets you up for healing, a lot of the changes in your body...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/acupunctureaftercare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6852c92f05d47c18c4683af6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:59:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_643dcdef162245d3ad83bac323e2d844~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms &#38; Treatments with Acupuncture &#38; Massage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sciatica Acupuncture and massage can be very effective in managing sciatica . Sciatica typically involves irritation or compression of...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/sciatica-causes-symptoms-treatments-with-acupuncture-massage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">684052419ea23bff7cdd54e5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:49:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_4ed7a4c83105425cb3590feddedbdea9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comprehensive Overview of Vitamin Deficiencies from Western &#38; TCM Perspectives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comprehensive Overview of Vitamin Deficiencies from Western &#38; TCM Perspectives In this post, I will outline the common causes and...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/comprehensive-overview-of-vitamin-deficiencies-from-western-tcm-perspectives</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683ec6e3c81ffc3560e597cf</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:58:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_52e85d459415471684cdc6ded446d15c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muscles 'Tug of War' - Understanding Body Mechanics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Muscles 'Tug of War' - Understanding Body Mechanics In this blog I will explore the importance of understanding how muscles interact with...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/muscles-tug-of-war-understanding-body-mechanics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">683d5bccdf1ea61c6e2e50ba</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 12:54:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_c987f0789c384e3590769e913814df96~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Serratus Anterior Muscle - The Shoulder's Secret Weapon: Info &#38; Tips On How To Keep It Healthy &#38; Functioning Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Serratus Anterior muscle is a bit of a secret workhorse when it comes to our upper back and shoulders. It's not frequently spoken...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/the-serratus-anterior-muscle-the-shoulder-s-secret-weapon-info-tips-on-how-to-keep-it-healthy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f671bffece5ced8d6a6338</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:37:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_ce7632eaa77d418a855d320dd1399b29~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiredness &#38; Fatigue: Causes, Diagnosis &#38; Treatment from TCM Acupuncture &#38; Biomedical Perspectives]]></title><description><![CDATA[► Listen to a spoken audio version of this post Tiredness and fatigue are hugely relevant to modern health. There are dozens of...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/tiredness-fatigue-tcm-acupuncture-biomedicine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d98d56a50d554bfef52b43</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:17:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_9c95d026c0d44ce8b0ddfc2d32d11bfd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acupuncture and Massage: Usage, Benefits, and Effectiveness]]></title><description><![CDATA[I've spoken about more specific uses of both Acupuncture and massage in previous posts, but I thought it useful to document the broad...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/acupuncture-and-massage-usage-benefits-and-effectiveness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d041d06e313c4d4262205c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:38:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_48448c8f36264f59acafecdf96d8c2f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Acupuncture &#38; Massage Can Improve Mental Clarity, Concentration and Focus]]></title><description><![CDATA[►Listen to the spoken audio of this blog post Acupuncture, an ancient healing practice rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, has grown...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/how-acupuncture-massage-can-improve-mental-clarity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c722c84a016f063aa2e596</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:59:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_4a36cade926845969bcfbd36d4cebfc4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upper Cross Syndrome:  Analysis and Treatment Guide for the condition most have, but didn't know existed.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upper Cross Syndrome (UCS) is a postural imbalance caused by muscle dysfunction in the upper body, particularly the neck, shoulders, and...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/upper-cross-syndrome-analysis-and-treatment-guide-for-the-condition-most-have-but-didn-t-know-exi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67bd8a50efd67e3d7e3e8f99</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:37:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_9da4c043f32044aaa41493b1996f3cc8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about knee pain: Causes, symptoms and treatment options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Knee Pain - Causes, Symptoms &#38; Treatment Options For a knee to work well we need good function in the bones, cartilage, ligaments,...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/all-you-need-to-know-about-knee-pain-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-options</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a9e689b88d4744ac5ee044</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 11:47:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_1a33cbeb031b4761a7b312ebdeeac83f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Qi? Unravelling The Mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Qi? Is it real? Listen to the spoken Audio of WHAT IS QI? UNREVELLING THE MYSTERY >> here In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/qi-unravelling-the-mystery</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67a1e0ea4dc470db983433cc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:57:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_af065004d84e4183a716d7fdb63d7ce5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is combining Massage &#38; Acupuncture just what you need?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is acupuncture &#38; massage just what you need? In my York clinic, I'd estimate around 80% of people receive a combination of massage and...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/is-combining-massage-acupuncture-just-what-you-need</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67976c50055421dff53dd7de</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:27:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_da396d6ff6ce476697694657f70f30b5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vagus nerve 'hacks' - How useful are they?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vagus Nerve 'Hacks' - How useful are they? While anatomy doesn't change - trends and buzzwords do. Being an acupuncturist and massage...]]></description><link>https://www.acupunctureandmassageyork.com/post/vagus-nerve-hacks-how-useful-are-they</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6780e3dd1ae11f09c6621b38</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:39:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/779886_46fd8063c93843c78eb6b04e51935b41~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ben Elliot</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>