ACUPUNCTURE

Your Acupuncture / Physiotherapist will be fully certified acupuncturist. Acupuncture - Dry needling utilises a solid, filament needle and relies on the stimulation of specific reactions in the target tissue for its therapeutic effect

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?

young woman receiving dry needle acupuncture treatment at physiotherapy clinic.

Acupuncture - Dry needling utilises a solid, filament needle and relies on the stimulation of specific reactions in the target tissue for its therapeutic effect.

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique where fine needles are inserted into specific points on the body to relieve pain and treat various health conditions. It's based on the concept of balancing the body's vital energy, or "Qi," which is believed to flow through pathways called meridians.

WHAT IS THE AIM OF ACUPUNCTURE?

The primary aim of acupuncture is to stimulate the body's natural healing processes and restore balance by inserting thin needles into specific points on the body.

Traditional Chinese medicine views this as balancing the flow of "qi" (energy) along meridians, while Western practitioners focus on stimulating nerves, muscles, and connective tissue. Ultimately, acupuncture aims to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and promote overall well-being

Acupuncture Tools for acupuncture session in Physio Pattern Manchester

WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE DO?

Acupuncture -dry needling session in a physio clinic in manchester city centre

Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. This, in turn, releases chemicals into the muscles, spinal cord, and brain.

These biochemicals changes may stimulate the body's natural healing abilities and promote physical and emotional well-being.

IS ACUPUNCTURE EFFECTIVE?

Studies suggest that acupuncture can be effective for managing various types of pain, including back pain, neck pain, and osteoarthritis pain. It also be helpful for nausea, headaches, menstrual cramps and many more.

Acupuncture Dry needling is an effective treatment for chronic painof neuropathic origin with very few side effects. This technique is unequalled in finding and eliminating neuromuscular dysfunction that leads to pain and functional deficits.