Modern Acupuncture

This treatment technique can be incorporated into Osteopathy sessions and is very useful when areas are too painful to tolerate any hands on techniques. There are two main types of acupuncture, traditional Chinese acupuncture and modern acupuncture; at The Spine & Sports Injury Clinic we practice the latter. This involves inserting small and thin needles into the muscles around the injured area in order to promote improved function, reduced pain and to aid recovery.

Currently there are a number of theories as to how modern acupuncture achieves this, the leading concept is that the needle stimulates the body to interrupt the pain signal, thereby reducing the sensitivity of the area. In practice we have observed a very individual response to acupuncture, and tend to recommend this treatment ‘tool’ on a case by case basis, or where people have had positive experience from acupuncture in the past. It can also be incorporated alongside other treatment approaches such as:

• Soft Tissue Manipulation
• Manipulative Therapy
• Neuro (Nerve) Mobilising
• Rehabilitation Exercise
• Core Training
• Sports Taping
• Ultrasound Therapy