Western Acupuncture

London City Physiotherapy provide rapid access to expert treatment and support. Acupuncture is especially beneficial in cases of headaches, neck pain, low back pain and knee pain. Physiotherapists, Sports physicians and GP’s now use acupuncture widely in Western medicine to treat musculo-skeletal pain. A multitude of research projects and established scientific evidence have proved its efficacy as a treatment for pain management.

All of our highly-qualified physiotherapists have completed specific post-graduate training in acupuncture following a 3–4 year degree to become a member of the AACP (Acupuncture Association for Chartered Physiotherapists).

At London City Physiotherapy we use acupuncture in conjunction with other treatments for musculoskeletal problems, to relieve pain and get you back to full function. Our Physiotherapists are in a unique position to combine acupuncture with other treatment methods, such as:

Exercise
Manipulation
Muscle re-education
Joint and soft tissue mobilisation
Electrotherapy
Sports rehabilitation

Traditional Acupuncture

An ancient Chinese medicine, traditional acupuncture been in use for over three thousand years. It is based on the theory that the body's natural vitality and communications system, Qi, moves through the body in channels called meridians.

Pain and illness signal that the body, or Qi, is out of balance. There can be many reasons for this; emotional and physical stress, poor nutrition, infection or injury are among the most common. By inserting ultra-fine sterile needles into specific acupuncture points, a traditional acupuncturist seeks to re-establish the body’s equilibrium triggering its natural healing response.

At London City Physiotherapy our licensed acupuncturist Paula Felgate has undergone a 3-year degree in acupuncture based on traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Having trained with one of the UK’s foremost experts, she is registered with the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC).

Conditions treated by traditional acupuncture include:

Fertility: including pregnancy and post-natal
Women’s Health: menstrual pain, cramps, PMT
Muscular Pain (back, neck, shoulder, etc.)
Chronic and post viral fatigue
Stress disorders; insomnia, jaw clenching and grinding, migraines
Digestive disorders including IBS

For further information on traditional acupuncture please refer to the British Acupuncture Council www.acupuncture.org.uk