Acupuncture is a gentle treatment that uses fine, sterile needles placed at specific points on the body. It has been used for centuries and is commonly used to support pain management, muscle tension and relaxation.

Acupuncture may be beneficial for a variety of musculoskeletal concerns and can be used as part of a broader approach to managing discomfort and improving wellbeing. Some people also find acupuncture helpful for relaxation, stress management and supporting a greater sense of balance and wellbeing.

Acupuncture can be provided as a standalone service or incorporated alongside chiropractic care, allowing us to tailor your care to your individual needs.

Neuromuscular & Physiological Focus

From a modern physiological perspective, medical acupuncture and electro-acupuncture stimulate peripheral nerves, trigger micro-circulation, and modulate pain pathways within the central nervous system. Inserting sterile, fine-gauge needles into targeted anatomical points triggers a localised neurochemical response—promoting the release of endogenous opioids (endorphins), reducing local inflammatory cytokines, and improving tissue perfusion to hypoxic muscle fibers.

Combined with myofascial trigger point therapy, acupuncture helps deactivate painful muscle "knots," reset hypertonic muscle spindle activity, and modulate pain perception across both acute soft-tissue injuries and chronic pain conditions.

Common conditions and clinical focus areas managed include:

• Myofascial Pain & Trigger Point Tension: Deactivating hyperirritable muscle bands to relieve persistent tightness in the upper traps, neck, mid-back, and gluteal muscles.

• Chronic Neuropathic & Musculoskeletal Pain: Modulating central sensitization and pain signaling for persistent lower back discomfort, osteoarthritis pain, and fibromyalgia.

• Tendonitis & Overuse Tissue Inflammation: Enhancing micro-vascular blood flow and cellular repair in stubborn tendinopathies (e.g., tennis elbow, Achilles tightness, shoulder impingement).

• Cervicogenic Tension & Stress-Related Muscle Guarding: Calming sympathetic nervous system activity to alleviate tension headaches, jaw (TMJ) stiffness, and stress-induced muscle guarding.

• Nerve Discomfort & Peripheral Irritation: Supporting nerve conduction and easing localised inflammation surrounding peripheral nerves, including sciatica and radicular discomfort.

• Integrated Co-Management: Used alongside chiropractic adjustments and physiotherapy rehabilitation to prepare soft tissues, reduce muscle guarding, and accelerate functional recovery.