Acupuncture/Dry needling and cupping can be used as an adjunct to traditional physiotherapy in order to facilitate reduction of pain and improvement in movement. Physiotherapists can incorporate the approaches of traditional Chinese medicine along with recognised physiotherapeutic techniques to offer a more holistic approach to assist in the management of your condition.
Similar to traditional acupuncture, electro-acupuncture also uses mild electric current to stimulate the needles and create a stronger pain relieving response.
Dry Needling is a therapy used to ease muscular pain and tightness. Differing to traditional Chinese acupuncture, this technique utilises one needle at a time and is effectively used for both chronic and acute muscular relaxation.
The functions of cupping are to improve circulation, reduce muscular tightness, induce relaxation, enhance recovery and promote healing.