What happens
Fine needles in muscle and around joints to ease pain and settle a tight muscle so the exercises are possible. Our physios are members of the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists and use it for what the evidence supports: low back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, knee osteoarthritis and myofascial pain.
Two ways to book it
- On its own, 30 minutes, £58
- Added to any physio session, £15
We do not use it as a stand-alone cure; it is a way of making the rest of the plan easier.
What the price covers
- 30 minutes with an AACP-member physiotherapist
- Single-use sterile needles
- Assessment of whether it is likely to help you
Right for
- Low back and neck pain
- Tension-type headaches
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Tight muscles blocking rehab
Not the right first call for
- Needle phobia (say so; nobody minds)
- Bleeding disorders without your doctor's agreement
- First trimester of pregnancy
Risks, in plain words
- Slight bleeding or bruising at a needle site
- Drowsiness for an hour or two
- Rare: fainting; we treat you lying down
Who you'll see, and where.
Shockwave & acupuncture
£58from
Shockwave for tendons and heels that have not settled in three months: Achilles, plantar fascia, tennis elbow, patellar tendon, the outside of the hip. Acupuncture from AACP-trained physios, on its own or added to a session.