What is Medical Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a therapeutic treatment, involving the insertion of fine needles, it is the adaption of Chinese acupuncture using the latest knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology and the principles of evidence based medicine helping the body to improve functioning of muscles and joints.

Acupuncture is mainly used to treat musculoskeletal pain, including myofascial trigger point pain. The acupuncture treatment itself involves fine needles being inserted through the skin and briefly left in position at very precise acupuncture points.