Acupuncture

Our physiotherapists incorporate both Western and Eastern acupuncture approaches to help manage pain and enhance healing, giving you the benefits of modern science combined with time-tested traditional techniques. Western Acupuncture (also called dry needling) targets specific muscle tissues, trigger points, and pain pathways based on contemporary medical science. Meanwhile, Eastern techniques draw on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, considering the body’s energy flow (Qi) along meridian pathways and the balance of opposing forces (Yin and Yang). By blending both approaches, we can address both the physical symptoms and the broader patterns affecting your well-being.

So how does it work? Well, when we insert fine, sterile needles into carefully selected points, several beneficial things happen:

• Tight, knotted muscles relax and release
• Blood flow to the area increases, bringing healing nutrients
• Your body releases natural pain-relieving chemicals (endorphins)
• Pain signals to your brain can be interrupted or reduced
• Energy pathways may be balanced, improving overall function

Many people feel immediate relief after a session, while others notice improvements over the next 24-48 hours as their body responds to the treatment.

Acupuncture will always be combined with other physiotherapy techniques. Your physiotherapist will create a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to your specific needs, potentially drawing from both Western and Eastern principles to give you the best results.