Acupuncture

Acupuncture helps to promote healing and reduce pain. It is a holistic health technique where small needles are inserted into points of the body. Acupuncture may be suitable as part of your physiotherapy treatment.

My approach to acupuncture is evidence based. I only use acupuncture points that have been clinically tested and shown to be effective. Since 2010, I have been practising acupuncture as an adjunct to other physiotherapy modalities. This has relieved pain for many conditions, including:

• Acute and chronic back pain

• Sciatica

• Migraine and headaches

• Muscular and joint pain

• Osteoarthritis

• Auto-immune pathologies

• Tendinopathies

When carried out by a qualified professional, acupuncture is very safe. I adhere to strict codes of practice and regulation by the Acupuncture Association of Physiotherapists (AACP) ensuring the treatment I provide is safe, sterile and hygienic. Any procedure involving needles does carry potential risks, therefore I will assess your suitability for acupuncture, using the AACP safety guidelines. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to discuss this with me.

During the session, needles are left in place for between 5 and 30 minutes.  The length of time is determined by your response to the treatment. The number of recommended sessions can vary. Some patients respond more quickly to treatment than others. Others need a longer course of treatment before the cumulative benefits are felt. Sessions for acupuncture are carried out at both the Octopus physiotherapy clinic in London and also at home visits in the Bishop’s Stortford area.  

Acupuncture is proven to be much safer than many of the drug treatments used. It can provide immediate pain relieving symptoms to some conditions that are too sensitive to be treated by conventional physiotherapy techniques. So if you are ready to try one of the oldest healing techniques in the world - click below and book your session.