Medical Acupuncture / Dry Needling Treatment for Central & East London
Experienced Care Since 2001
Medical Acupuncture / Dry Needling Treatment for Central & East London
Experienced Care Since 2001
Struggling with chronic pain or stubborn muscle tension? At Osteopathy London, our registered osteopaths use Medical Acupuncture (Dry Needling) as a powerful, evidence-based tool. We integrate this gentle technique with our hands-on osteopathic care to target the source of your discomfort, ease muscle tension, and help your body find lasting relief.
Why Chose Our London Clinic For Medical Acupuncture?
Trained Practitioners: All of our osteopaths are registered and trained to use Medical Acupuncture as an effective complementary therapy.
Integrated Approach: We use a targeted, musculoskeletal approach that combines dry needling with our hands-on osteopathic care.
Patient-Led: We always prioritise your comfort and listen to your concerns, and we will switch to alternative osteopathic techniques if needed.
What Is Medical Acupuncture? How Does Medical Acupuncture Differ From Traditional Chinese Acupuncture?
Medical Acupuncture, sometimes known as Dry Needling or Western Medical Acupuncture, is a modern adaptation of traditional Chinese acupuncture.
Whilst traditional Chinese acupuncture is rooted in the concept of Qi and meridians, our approach is firmly based on current anatomical, physiological and pathological understanding.
We utilise evidence-based pain relief principles by precisely inserting very fine needles into specific points, primarily muscles, and fascia, to stimulate therapeutic changes. This dry needling technique helps to release natural pain-relieving chemicals and promote healing, offering a targeted musculoskeletal approach that complements our osteopathic treatments.
How does Medical Acupuncture work?
The application of fine, sterile, single use needles is thought to act therapeutically to ease pain and dysfunction in a number of ways, of which these are considered significant:
- Releasing natural endorphins and oxytocin, which relieve pain and stress.
- Increasing blood flow in the area around the needles, promoting a positive healing response.
- Reducing acute or chronic muscular guarding, allowing for greater mobility and easing discomfort associated with tense muscles.
What to Expect at Your Appointment
- Assessment – We’ll review your medical history and current concerns to ensure acupuncture is appropriate.
- Treatment – Fine, single-use needles are applied to targeted points. You may feel a mild sting on insertion, followed by warmth, tingling, or heaviness – all signs of effectiveness.
- Integration – Needling is combined with osteopathic techniques such as joint mobilisation, massage, and exercise advice.
- Aftercare – You may feel mild soreness or bruising, but this passes quickly. Many patients notice improved movement and reduced pain within hours or days
What Conditions Does Medical Acupuncture Help Us To Treat?
We may use medical acupuncture in conjunction with our osteopathic hands-on work as an effective tool to help manage conditions such as:
- Lower back pain
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Shoulder pain (including frozen shoulder)
- Elbow pain (e.g tennis elbow)
- Sports injuries
- Tension headaches
- Jaw pain
- Muscle spasms and tightness
- Arthritic pain and stiffness
Medical Acupuncture FAQs
Expert & Evidence-Led Care
Patient safety and clinical excellence are paramount in our clinic. Our practitioners, John Mallinder, Cerys Taylor, and Gervais Roubeix, deliver all medical acupuncture and dry needling treatments in strict accordance with GOsC Best Practice guidelines. By ensuring highly qualified, registered professionals oversee your care, we provide a secure, evidence-based environment for managing complex musculoskeletal pain.
Fees & Private Health Insurance
An initial assessment, which may include medical acupuncture, is £90 with John Mallinder, or £75 with Cerys Taylor or Gervais Roubeix. For ongoing care, follow-up appointments are £75 with John, and £65 with Cerys or Gervais. If you are insured with Bupa, John can accept and bill them directly on your behalf. Alternatively, all our practitioners can provide comprehensive receipts so you can easily claim the cost of your treatment back from providers such as AXA PPP, Vitality, Aviva, WPA, and Simply Health.
Where to find us
Our practice is centrally located for patients seeking expert dry needling in East London. We are just a few minutes from the Bethnal Green Central Line station. This excellent transport link allows us to easily serve residents and commuters from neighbouring postcodes including E1, E2, E3, and E9. Whether you are travelling from Victoria Park, Hackney, Bow, Mile End, Stepney, Shoreditch, or the City of London, accessing professional pain relief is straightforward.
Take the First Step to Pain Relief. Book Your Appointment.
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Osteopathy London, 31 Roman Road, Bethnal Green, East London E2 0HU
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