Acupuncture

WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE & WHY ITS USED?

Our Specialist Sports Physiotherapists use Acupuncture to help restore the balance of energy in the body which can relieve pain, inflammation and promote the healing process.

Dry Needling Acupuncture can be used to treat sports related Acute or chronic type pain. It involves the insertion of fine needles into the muscle in the region of a "Trigger Point".

The needles are sterile and very fine and will only be inserted at the surface of the skin, a dull ache may be felt but you should not experience any pain.

WHAT DOES ACUPUNCTURE ACTUALLY DO?

Acupuncture points are believed to stimulate the central nervous system. It helps to release 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.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE?

The physiotherapists will use acupuncture to help to provide a variety of benefits including:
- Pain Relief
- Reducing Muscular Spasms
- Reducing Joint Stiffness
- Increasing muscle length
- Reduces Joint swelling
- Promotes the release of endorphins
- Relaxation
- Stimulating an inflammatory response

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM HAVING ACUPUNCTURE?

At MY Sports Injury treat various conditions with acupuncture:
- Migraines and headaches
- Acute & Chronic Pain
- Arthritis
- Back & Neck Pain
- Sports Injuries
- Stress related problems, Anxiety
- Mental Health disorders

Acupuncture helps restoring the energy balance of the body, this will create an effective environment to enhance the healing process and reduce any pain.

To book an Acupuncture Appointment with our Physiotherapists,
please call MY Sports Injury & Physiotherapy on 0161 243 1168  

Can I use my health insurance plan?

Yes, our practitioners are licensed Registered HCPC Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, and Registered Sports Rehabilitation / Massage Therapists , and we bill directly to most major health insurance providers. Please check with your insurance provider to see if a doctor’s referral letter is required and the type of cover you have.