Acupuncture Clinics UK

Please note only our Chiropractor Pamella Chu is trained in Western Medical Acupuncture.We use Acupuncture and Dry Needling as a type of treatment for pain and mobility issues that are associated with myofascial 'trigger points'. The needles stimulate your muscles, which causes them to twitch, or contract, and can decrease tightness, increase blood flow and reduce pain.Our chiropractor Pamella is a member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) and obtained a MSc in Western/Medical Acupuncture (Distinction) in 2014.We can offer Western Medical Acupuncture & Dry Needling treatments as part of your regular ongoing chiropractic care.  For standalone Acupunture appointments, please book a New Patient Chiropractic Appointment with Pamella Chu via our website www.edinburghcitychiropractic.co.uk and state you are interested in Acupuncture.

All our chiropractors are trained in dry needling. Treatment can be included in our standard follow up appointment. No extra cost.

Non-traditional acupuncture or medical dry needling reinterprets the traditional apparatus of "meridians" and "points" and is based on the modern understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathology. In many cases dry needling is used on "trigger points" in muscles, these are tender points within muscles which cause pain when pressed and radiate pain to other areas. Needling the trigger points can relieve pain in these distant areas. Acupuncture can still work even when there are no trigger points. In such cases it is thought it acts by changing the ways in which the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) is transmitting information about pain. If considered suitable by your practitioner, medical dry needling can be used to treat different forms of pain, particularly pain in the muscles and joints. It has also been found to help in a range of other disorders, including headaches and migraines, painful periods and ulcerative colitis.

Sports massage tends to be a deeper more intense massage, combining a variety of techniques including stretching, friction and trigger point release. With sports massage it's especially important to have a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. By understanding these systems and the effects of exercise, we are able to develop a clearer picture of why the individual may be suffering in particular areas, which allows us to tailor our massage treatment.

Osteopathy is a primary health care system, complementary to other medical practices. It is suitable for almost anyone and can contribute to the treatment and management of a wide range of conditions. Osteopaths primarily work through the neuro-musculo-skeletal system, mostly treating muscles and joints, using holistic and patient-centred approaches.