Medical Acupuncture Billericay: Relieve Your Pain And Restore Your Health
At Body Beliefs, we offer medical acupuncture (also known as dry needling) as part of our comprehensive approach to pain relief and musculoskeletal (muscle, joint and nerve) health. Our trained and experienced osteopaths use thin, sterile needles to target trigger points in your muscles, helping to alleviate pain and improve range of movement.
What Is Medical Acupuncture?
Medical acupuncture is a technique that involves inserting thin, sterile needles into a tight band of a muscle or muscle knot. Muscle knots are areas of muscle that are painful and tight, often causing pain, discomfort and limited mobility. Medical acupuncture works by releasing and relaxing these muscle knots, reducing pain, improving muscle function and providing relief.
What Are The Benefits Of Medical Acupuncture?
Medical acupuncture can be a highly effective treatment for a range of muscle, joint and nerve conditions, including:
- Back and neck pain
- Headaches
- Shoulder pain
- Tennis elbow
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- And more
By releasing muscle knots, medical acupuncture can help reduce pain and improve your range of motion. It can also help improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.
What To Expect During Your Medical Acupuncture Session?
During your medical acupuncture appointment, a full medical case history will be performed along with some specific health screening questions. Following this, a detailed examination and assessment will take place. If suitable, your osteopath will insert thin, sterile needles into your muscle knots. You may feel a slight prick or twitch as the needle is inserted, but the process is generally painless. You may experience a mild sensation of cramping or aching, which should subside shortly after the treatment. Most patients report feeling significant pain relief and improve muscle function.
Is Medical Acupuncture Right For You?
Medical acupuncture can be an effective treatment for many muscle, joint and nerve conditions, but it's not for everyone. Your osteopath will work with you to determine if medical acupuncture is the right choice for your individual needs and goals. The decision to offer you medical acupuncture is based on the assessment of your conditions, then with your consent acupuncture might be used. If you're interested in medical acupuncture or would like to learn more, please contact us at 01277 676 676 or use our easy online booking to schedule your discovery appointment.
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FAQs Of Medical Acupuncture:
Who Is Suitable For Medical Acupuncture?
We recommend that medical acupuncture isn't performed on anyone below the age of 13.
How Long Does Each Appointment Last?
An average first appointment & treatment will last between 45-60minutes. Any follow-up treatments will last between 30-45minutes.
Is It Painful To Have Medical Acupuncture Treatment?
Acupuncture can be uncomfortable on occasion when working on painful or tender areas. However, your osteopath will work with you to determine your pain tolerance. If the pain is too much, we will adjust as necessary.
How Many Sessions Do I Need?
A full assessment will be taken by your osteopath before you start treatment. On average, patients attend 4-6 sessions, however, this may need to be reviewed 8-10weeks post-treatment to ensure long-lasting results.
How Quickly Will I See Results?
Although there may be some immediate pain relief, it is important to remember that this does not mean the injury or condition is fully healed. Medical acupuncture works best as part of a rehabilitation and treatment plan which may include other exercises or changes to help manage your condition. It is important to review progress regularly with your osteopath to ensure long-term results.
Are There Any Side-Effects?
You may experience a slight reddening or swelling of the affected area after treatment, however for most people, this is accompanied by a reduction in pain.
Medical Acupuncture At Body Beliefs, Billericay
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