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Acupuncture & Taping
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Complementary Care Alongside Physiotherapy
If you're dealing with pain or discomfort from an injury, complementary treatments like acupuncture and taping can speed up healing and give you more relief through the course of your treatment. We offer both as part of a wider physiotherapy plan, not as a stand-alone fix. Every acupuncture or taping treatment starts with a consultation with one of our specially trained physiotherapists, who will only recommend it if they think you'll genuinely benefit
Acupuncture We Offer
Acupuncture involves inserting very fine needles into the skin at specific points to relieve pain and support healing. It's a painless treatment; most people feel a mild tingling sensation rather than any discomfort, and it can be genuinely relaxing.
Acupuncture Physiotherapy
Used alongside physiotherapy for both chronic and acute pain, and for some soft tissue conditions. Needles are placed at trigger points that vary from patient to patient depending on your symptoms, helping to relieve pain and inflammation, reduce joint stiffness, and support the body's own healing response.
Dry Needling
A more targeted technique than traditional acupuncture, dry needling focuses specifically on myofascial trigger points within a muscle, the small, tight knots that cause localised pain and restricted movement. It's often used where a specific muscle is the main source of your symptoms.
Sports Acupuncture
Acupuncture applied specifically to sports-related injuries and overuse conditions, often combined with your rehabilitation exercises to help speed up recovery and get you back to training and competing
Taping We Offer
Taping, sometimes called strapping, is a skilled technique used to complement your wider treatment plan, whether that's rigid sports strapping or flexible kinesiology tape. It can help restore joint stability, encourage normal movement patterns, and reduce pain, and our physiotherapists are happy to advise on whether it's the right fit for you.
Kinesiology Taping
A flexible, stretchy tape applied to support muscles and joints without restricting your range of movement. It's commonly used to help correct movement patterns, support athletic performance, restore joint stability, and manage pain and swelling during recovery.
Benefits of Acupuncture & Taping
- Pain relief and reduced inflammation
- Reduced joint stiffness and increased muscle length
- Swelling reduction and relaxation
- Restored joint stability and corrected movement patterns
- Support for athletic performance and injury prevention
Acupuncture & taping - FAQ's
Where can I get acupuncture and taping treatments?
At any of our five clinics, Leeds, Guiseley, Ilkley, Harrogate and Chapel Allerton, depending on staff availability. Call us or email [email protected] to book.
Does acupuncture hurt?
No, this is a common misconception. The needles used are very thin, and most people feel little to no pain at all, you're far more likely to notice a mild tingling sensation than anything painful.
Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?
They're related but not identical. Traditional acupuncture targets a broader range of points for pain and soft tissue conditions, while dry needling focuses specifically on tight, localised trigger points within a muscle. Your physiotherapist will recommend whichever is the better fit for your symptoms.
Do I need a referral for acupuncture or taping?
No, a GP referral isn't needed. It's recommended as part of your physiotherapy assessment, so you'll only be offered it if your physiotherapist thinks it will genuinely help.
How quickly can I be seen?
Most new patients are seen within 24-48 hours across our Leeds, Harrogate, Ilkley, Guiseley and Chapel Allerton clinics.
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