By addressing trigger points, connective tissue, and the nervous system, acupuncture helps:
- Relieve acute and chronic pain
- Improve blood circulation to injured or tense areas
- Release muscle knots and reduce spasms
- Accelerate healing by stimulating the body’s natural recovery processes
Acupuncture can be especially beneficial for conditions like back pain, neck pain, shoulder injuries, and other musculoskeletal issues.
How Acupuncture Enhances Physiotherapy
While physiotherapy focuses on restoring movement, strength, and function through manual therapy, exercise, and education, acupuncture adds another layer of therapeutic benefit. By incorporating acupuncture into your physiotherapy treatment, we can target deeper layers of muscle tension and neurological imbalances that are sometimes difficult to reach with manual techniques alone.
Here’s how acupuncture complements physiotherapy:
- Pain Management:
Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins and other pain-relieving chemicals in the body, offering immediate relief during sessions.
- Muscle Relaxation: Needling directly affects the muscle's tone, relieving stiffness and reducing spasms, which helps your body move more freely during physiotherapy exercises.
- Faster Healing: By increasing blood flow and stimulating the body’s repair mechanisms, acupuncture helps speed up recovery from injuries, particularly for chronic conditions where healing has slowed down.
- Stress Reduction:
Pain and injury often cause stress, which can slow recovery. Acupuncture is known to reduce stress levels, helping patients feel more relaxed and improving their mental well-being.
Whether you're dealing with a sports injury, recovering from surgery, or managing a chronic condition, acupuncture can make a noticeable difference when combined with physiotherapy.
Who Can Benefit from Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is suitable for many of our physiotherapy patients.
We recommend it for:
- Chronic pain conditions such as sciatica, migraines, and arthritis
- Acute injuries such as muscle strains, sprains, and whiplash
- Postural issues caused by prolonged sitting, repetitive movements, or poor alignment
- Stress-related tension that affects your muscles and joints
- Post-surgical recovery where increased blood flow and relaxation are essential to speed up healing
If you're unsure whether acupuncture is right for you, our experienced physiotherapists will assess your condition and determine the best approach to your treatment.
What to Expect During Acupuncture at Orion Family Physiotherapy
When you visit our clinic, your physiotherapist will discuss how acupuncture fits into your broader treatment plan.
Our acupuncture treatments are designed to be comfortable, effective, and safe:
- Sterile, single-use needles: We use extremely fine, sterile needles that are much smaller than those used in injections. Most patients feel little to no discomfort during insertion.
- Customised treatment: Each session is tailored to your specific condition. Depending on your needs, acupuncture can be used to target muscles, nerves, or trigger points that are contributing to pain and movement restrictions.
- Minimal downtime: Acupuncture sessions typically last between 20-30 minutes, and there is no recovery time needed after treatment. Some patients may feel immediate relief, while others notice improvement after several sessions.
During the session, the needles are placed into points on the body that correspond to your symptoms. You might feel a slight tingling or warm sensation as the treatment takes effect. Afterward, you should feel relaxed and may notice reduced pain and better mobility.
Why Choose Acupuncture with Physiotherapy?
At Orion Family Physiotherapy, acupuncture is provided at no extra cost as part of your treatment plan. We don’t just focus on treating your symptoms; we address the underlying causes of your pain to help you achieve long-term relief. This holistic approach means you get the benefits of multiple therapies in one place.
Benefits of combining acupuncture with physiotherapy:
- Enhanced results with less pain during movement therapies
- Improved flexibility and range of motion
- Faster recovery from injuries or surgery
- Reduced reliance on medications for pain relief
- Long-lasting improvements in posture and alignment
Convenient Acupuncture Services in Bellbird Park
We provide integrated acupuncture and physiotherapy services to residents in Bellbird Park and nearby areas, including Springfield, Springfield Lakes, and Augustine Heights. Our experienced team is here to support your recovery every step of the way. To find out more about how acupuncture can help with your recovery, or to book a session, call us today at 3470 1589.
