Medical Acupuncture Treatment
If you're searching for expert acupuncture treatment, LiveWell provides trusted, evidence-based care through a combination of medical acupuncture, dry needling, and traditional acupuncture treatment methods. If you're looking to relieve pain, speed up recovery, or support your mental and physical well-being, our experienced therapists are here to help.
We offer tailored treatment plans using acupuncture for pain, muscle dysfunction, stress, and a variety of other physical and emotional conditions. Discover the difference holistic therapy can make in your recovery and long-term wellness.
What is Medical Acupuncture and How Does It Work?
Medical Acupuncture can also be known as Dry Needling. Acupuncture is the process of affecting muscles and fascia through needles.
First, let us explain what the difference is between Acupuncture and Medical Acupuncture.
Traditional Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and has been around for thousands of years. Consequently, there are many approaches to learning and practising it. Furthermore, Acupuncture can be varied in its uses from Muscular Issues through to psychological issues. For example, it can help people with issues around Stress, anxiety, fertility, ibs and much more.
Medical Acupuncture (Dry Needling)
Medical Acupuncture, however, is the term used to describe acupuncture performed by a doctor or highly trained practitioner such as Physiotherapist, Osteopath or Sports Therapist. As such Medical Acupuncture usually incorporates a range of other soft tissue techniques aside from Needling to effect change and aid in the recovery of a musculoskeletal injury.
It is therefore more specifically focused rather than used on large areas of the body.
Benefits of Medical Acupuncture
Medical acupuncture and dry needling provide effective, non-pharmacological treatment options for a wide range of physical and emotional issues. Here are some of the key benefits:
Promotes Physical Recovery
Acupuncture for pain is one of the most common uses, especially for:
- Back and neck pain
- Joint issues like frozen shoulder and tennis elbow
- Sciatica and nerve pain
- Tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and chronic muscular tension
Enhances Mental Well-being
Acupuncture has a calming effect on the nervous system, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Many clients report feeling relaxed and mentally clearer after their sessions.
Supports Overall Health
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recognises acupuncture treatment for various health conditions, including:
- Digestive disorders (e.g., IBS, constipation, gastritis, diarrhoea)
- Respiratory issues (e.g., asthma, bronchitis)
- Neurological conditions (e.g., migraines, headaches)
Whether you’re dealing with emotional stress, tension-related physical pain, or chronic health issues, medical acupuncture may help improve your body’s natural healing response.
What to Expect During Your Treatment
When you book an acupuncture treatment with LiveWell, your journey begins with a full consultation to assess your condition, medical history, and personal goals. This allows us to determine what types of treatments you need. This could include just dry needling, or a combination of different treatments, including physiotherapy, massage and cupping.
Sessions typically last 30–45 minutes and are carried out in a calm, professional environment. Most clients find the procedure comfortable—many even describe it as relaxing.
Other physio services you may be interested in...
At LiveWell, we offer a wide range of physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to support your recovery and long-term health goals. If you're exploring acupuncture therapy, you may also benefit from the following treatments:
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy is focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing physical impairments and disabilities through methods such as manual therapy, exercise, and education.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping is an ancient therapeutic practice that involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, which is believed to promote blood flow, reduce pain, and facilitate healing.
Sports Therapy
Sports therapy is a specialised field focused on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating sports-related injuries to enhance athletic performance and recovery.
Spinal Manipulation
Spinal manipulation is a therapeutic technique involving the application of controlled force to spinal joints to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall function.
Injury Rehabilitation
Injury rehabilitation is a systematic process of restoring function, strength, and mobility following an injury through tailored therapeutic exercises, treatments, and interventions.
Taping
Taping is a technique used to support and stabilize muscles and joints, prevent injuries, and aid in the recovery of existing injuries by applying adhesive strips to the skin.
Ready to book your medical acupuncture session?
If you would like to make a booking with our specialists for your medical acupuncture, then please use the link provided.
Locations we service
As part of our domestic services, we operate across the United Kingdom, providing mobile in home services as well as providing clinic locations. Some of the areas we cover, including surrounding towns and villages up to 25 miles in all directions are listed below, however this is not an exhaustive list. If your area is not mentioned but you want to benefit from our services, please contact us directly via our contact page.
Some of our areas are:
- Birmingham - Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Walsall, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Smethwick, Lichfield and Tamworth.
- Colchester - Tiptree, Wivenhoe, Stanway, West Mersea, Marks Tey, Rowhedge, Brightlingsea, Layer-de-la-Haye and Great Horkesley.
- Coventry - Canley, Tile Hill, Wyken, Whitley, Earlsdon, Radford, Cheylesmore and Foleshill.
- Derby - Chesterfield, Ilkeston, Swadlincote, Belper, Long Eaton, Glossop , Staveley, Ripley and Heanor.
- Gloucester - Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Dursley, Cinderford, Lydney, Coleford and Stonehouse.
- Leicester - Loughborough, Hinckley, Wigston, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Market Harborough, Oadby, Shepshed and Syston.
- Leeds - Horsforth, Morley, Garforth, Pudsey, Wetherby, Rothwell, Guiseley, Otley and Yeadon.
- Sheffield - Chapeltown, Ecclesfield, Stocksbridge, Darnall, Woodseats, Hillsborough, High Green, Stannington and Mosborough.
- Barnsley - Wombwell, Hoyland, Cudworth, Penistone, Royston, Darton, Darfield, Mapplewell and Grimethorpe.
- Bradford - Keighley, Shipley, Bingley, Ilkley, Baildon, Silsden, Clayton, Queensbury and Haworth.
- Liverpool - Childwall, Allerton, Aigburth, Broadgreen, Canning, Childwall, Church and Clubmoor.
- London - Croydon, Barnet, Bromley, Enfield, Wandsworth,Greenwich, Brent, Newham, Lambeth and Ealing.
- Maidstone - Sittingbourne, Bearsted, Coxheath, East Farleigh, Allington, Loose, Penenden Heath, Barming, Boughton Monchelsea and Shepway.
- Manchester - Bolton, Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Wigan, Bury, Altrincham and Sale.
- Nottingham - Mansfield, Hucknall, Beeston, Carlton, West Bridgford, Worksop, Arnold, Newark-on-Trent and Retford.
- Telford - Dawley, Donnington, Hadley, Ketley, Madeley, Malinslee, Oakengates, Priorslee, Stirchley and Wellington.
- Wolverhampton - Bilston, Wednesfield, Penn, Tettenhall, Oxley, Whitmore Reans, Finchfield, Merridale and Codsall.
- Worcester - Redditch, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Malvern, Stourport-on-Severn, Evesham, Droitwich Spa, Bewdley and Pershore.