Acupuncture is a recognised treatment used alongside physiotherapy to help manage pain, reduce muscle tension, and support the body's natural healing process. Using fine sterile needles placed at specific points, acupuncture may help relieve symptoms, improve movement, and support recovery from a range of musculoskeletal conditions.
Acupuncture stimulates specific points in the body using very fine needles. This may encourage the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals, improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and influence the nervous system to help manage pain and support tissue healing.
When combined with physiotherapy, acupuncture can help improve comfort, making it easier to move, exercise, and progress with rehabilitation.
Acupuncture may be recommended as part of your rehabilitation programme for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Following a detailed assessment, your physiotherapist will determine whether it is appropriate for your individual needs.
Back Pain
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
Tennis and Golfer's Elbow
Sciatica
Muscle Tension and Trigger Points
Sports Injuries
Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
Persistent Musculoskeletal Pain
Headaches Related to Neck Tension
Every treatment begins with a thorough assessment to understand your symptoms, medical history, and rehabilitation goals. If acupuncture is appropriate, it will be incorporated into your personalised treatment plan.
Acupuncture is often used alongside physiotherapy to help manage pain and improve movement. By reducing muscle tension and supporting natural healing, it can complement hands-on treatment and exercise-based rehabilitation, helping you progress more comfortably.
Your treatment begins with understanding your symptoms and goals. We'll explain whether acupuncture is suitable for you and how it fits into your overall rehabilitation plan.
A detailed physiotherapy assessment to understand your condition and determine whether acupuncture is appropriate.
We'll develop a treatment programme tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle, and recovery goals.
Fine sterile needles are carefully placed at selected points and left in position for a short period while you relax comfortably.
You'll receive advice, exercises, and ongoing physiotherapy to support recovery and help maintain your progress.
Acupuncture may be helpful if pain or muscle tension is limiting your movement or slowing your recovery. Following an assessment, your physiotherapist will advise whether it could form part of your treatment plan.
It may be time to book an assessment if:
Persistent Muscle Or Joint Pain is Affecting Daily Activities
Muscle Tightness Keeps Returning
Movement Feels Restricted Or Uncomfortable
You're Recovering From A Sports Injury
Back Or Neck Pain Isn't Improving As Expected
You'd like to Complement Your Physiotherapy With Additional Pain Management
Our experienced physiotherapists at Manor Clinic Sevenoaks provide acupuncture as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation programme for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
We'll assess your symptoms and recommend the most appropriate treatment approach to help you recover safely and confidently.
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