Acupuncture refers to the insertion of sterile, single use needles into specific points of the body to help relieve pain and symptoms.

Acupuncture refers to the insertion of sterile, single use needles into specific points of the body to help relieve pain and symptoms. Traditional Chinese Medicine says that acupuncture promotes the body’s natural healing mechanisms in an attempt to help address any energy imbalance within the body and promote healing.

Acupuncture is only used following a thorough assessment process and is usually used in conjunction with other physiotherapy skills such as exercise prescription.