Acupuncture — Used When It Adds Value
A targeted tool to reduce pain sensitivity and support movement—used when it adds value to your physiotherapy plan.
What it helps with
Acupuncture can be helpful when pain sensitivity, muscle guarding, or nervous system stress is limiting MVMT or recovery.
- Stress-related pain sensitivity
- Persistent low back or neck pain
- Pain flares during rehab or training
- Muscle guarding or protective stiffness
- Tension-related headaches or jaw pain (TMJ)
The Process
1. Assessment First
We assess MVMT, symptoms, and sensitivity to determine whether acupuncture adds value to your recovery.
2. Targeted Acupuncture
Fine, sterile needles are placed to reduce pain sensitivity and muscle tension and support nervous system regulation.
3. Integrated With MVMT
Acupuncture is paired with exercise or hands-on care so improvements carry into real MVMT and function.
What most patients notice during and after treatment
Sleep or recovery issues affecting rehab progress
You may feel tingling, heaviness, warmth, or a dull ache around the points—normal signs the body is responding. Mild, workout-like soreness may last up to 24 hours, but many people notice a sense of relaxation, easier MVMT, and less tension afterward.
What patients notice
Benefits
Helps calm pain sensitivity so movement feels easier
Reduces muscle guarding and protective tension
Can improve tolerance to exercise and loading
Complements hands-on care and MVMT programming
Clear answers to common questions
FAQ
1. What conditions do you most often use acupuncture for in physiotherapy?
We most commonly use acupuncture for persistent pain conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, knee pain, headaches, and nerve-related symptoms—especially when pain sensitivity is limiting movement or exercise progression.
2. How do you decide where to place the needles?
Point selection is based on your movement assessment, symptoms, and response to testing—not a fixed protocol. We choose points that help calm the nervous system, reduce local sensitivity, and support better movement patterns.
3. How does acupuncture feel, and is it safe?
Most people feel a mild ache, warmth, or heaviness that settles quickly. Acupuncture is very low risk when performed by a trained provider; mild soreness can occur, but serious side effects are rare.
4. Do I need acupuncture to recover?
No. Acupuncture is never mandatory. It’s used when it helps you move, load, and progress more comfortably alongside exercise and hands-on care.