ACUPUNCTURE
Traditional Chinese, Western Acupuncture and ‘Dry Needling’ can be very useful as part of treatment, to target neural pain and reduce muscular spasm.
All needles are single use only and disposed of appropriately in a sharp’s bin, along with disinfectant swabs used before and after acupuncture.
The use of acupuncture will always be explained and discussed, in order to ensure you are happy with the treatment and there are no contraindications regarding your health issues.
Battlefield Acupuncture
'Battlefield’ Acupuncture is a really useful tool for acute/chronic pain relief, as used on the battlefield to allow soldiers to continue their job without the debilitating and often brain-changing effects of high-dose morphine.
It's a quick and effective treatment taking around 20 minutes and can be added at the end of physio treatment for ongoing pain relief.
The so-called 'needles' are actually tiny studs which are put around the earlobe, can barely be felt and kept in for 3-5 days. Pain relief is likely to be immediate.
Battlefield Acupuncture can also be given as a shorter, standalone treatment and does not require disrobing. It’s a highly effective alternative to full treatment, to reduce pain until you're able to receive a longer physio session.
Auricular Acupuncture
Auricular Acupuncture uses very small needles around the ear.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the ear acts as a map representing the entire body.
Stimulating specific points using very small needles, influences the corresponding body part, sending signals via the brain to reduce pain, restore balance and improve function.
It can be useful to add during a physio treatment for additional effect, or used as a shorter, standalone treatment which does not require disrobing.
It’s an effective alternative to physio treatment if you prefer a shorter session, don’t want to disrobe or find it difficult to lie down on a plinth for full a physio session.