Service Detail
Acupuncture & Dry Needling — Used Sparingly, Used Well
Acupuncture and dry needling have a role inside physiotherapy — but only as an adjunct, never as a standalone fix. We use it where the evidence supports it (myofascial trigger points, certain chronic pain presentations, recalcitrant muscle tone) and we'll tell you straight when another treatment is the better call.
Western medical acupuncture vs traditional
We practise Western medical acupuncture / dry needling — needles placed in specific muscle and connective-tissue targets based on the clinical assessment. It's distinct from Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture and rooted in modern neurophysiology.
When it genuinely helps
Persistent trigger points unresponsive to manual therapy, certain headache presentations with cervical drivers, jaw and TMJ tension, and selected chronic pain cases as part of a broader plan. Not a primary treatment for acute mechanical injury.
What a session involves
Needling is one tool within a 45- or 60-minute physio appointment, not a separate appointment type. Fine single-use needles, brief insertion, generally well tolerated. We'll discuss consent and any contraindications first.
- Single-use sterile needles
- Used inside a normal physio session, not as standalone
- Honest conversation about expected response — usually 2–3 sessions
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