Professional Acupuncture Therapy in Peterborough
Acupuncture is a treatment technique used within physiotherapy to help reduce pain and support recovery. It has its origins in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), while Western medical acupuncture is based on modern scientific understanding of anatomy, physiology, and evidence-based practice.
Your physiotherapist at VCF will use fine needles inserted into specific points in the body to stimulate the nervous system and promote natural pain relief.
Why Acupuncture?
Acupuncture may be used to support the treatment of a range of conditions, including low back pain, neck pain, headaches and migraines, tendinopathies, and osteoarthritis. It can also help reduce muscle tension and support overall relaxation.
Acupuncture can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
Relieving anxiety
Supporting sleep and relaxation
Easing menstrual discomfort
Supporting smoking cessation
Acid reflux and coughs
The aim of acupuncture is to relieve pain, improve function, and support your rehabilitation alongside other physiotherapy treatments.
Why Choose VCF Physiotherapy
Experienced Physiotherapists: Our team is trained in delivering acupuncture safely and effectively as part of a wider physiotherapy approach, ensuring treatment is both clinically informed and tailored to your needs.
Integrated Acupuncture Treatment: At VCF Physiotherapy, acupuncture is used both as a standalone treatment and alongside physiotherapy and manual techniques, allowing us to combine methods for more effective results within your session.
Personalised Care: Your treatment is tailored to your individual needs and goals, with the flexibility to adjust session length if you require more time for combined therapies—just discuss this with your physiotherapist.
Expert-Led Practice: Our Practice Manager, Vivienne, holds a PhD in acupuncture and manual therapy for low back pain and regularly provides in-house training, ensuring our team delivers care informed by the latest research and expertise.
What are the benefits of acupuncture?
Pain relief
Reduce stress
Improve sleep
Reduce menstrual pain
Improve digestive system
Improve respiratory system
Emotional wellbeing
Acupuncture Complementing Physiotherapy
Acupuncture works beautifully alongside physiotherapy treatments, and the two complement each other in supporting your rehabilitation and healing. Your physiotherapist may discuss the option of an extended treatment session with you, allowing you to receive both acupuncture and physiotherapy as part of the same appointment.
Acupuncture FAQs
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It is normal to feel a mild tingle or dull ache as your physiotherapist adjusts the needle. This sensation is known as De qi. If you do feel any discomfort please inform your physiotherapist who will be able to adjust or remove that particular needle. Acupuncture needles are so fine that many people don’t feel them being inserted. While the needles are in place, many people feel relaxed.
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The purpose of acupuncture is to stimulate various points over the body using very thin needles to help improve your symptoms or condition. Treatment is designed to affect your whole being as well as your symptoms. As the condition being treated improves, you may notice other health problems resolve and an increased feeling of wellbeing.
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A typical session will last for around 45 minutes. The needles will normally be in for 20 to 30 minutes. Your practitioner will be able to give more information about what to expect.
Book Acupuncture Physiotherapy with VCF
In need of pain relief and interested in acupuncture therapy, our team at VCF Physiotherapy can help.
Book an appointment by filling out our online form, or call us on 01733 331212 today and begin your personalised physiotherapy treatment plan.