Acupuncture / Dry Needling Cheshire
The Injury and Performance Clinic
At The Injury and Performance Clinic, we offer expert acupuncture and dry needling services to support people across Cheshire in managing pain, improving mobility, and enhancing their overall health. Whether you are dealing with chronic pain, muscular tightness, or ongoing stress and anxiety, these treatments provide safe, effective, and natural options that can be tailored to your needs.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a core technique of traditional Chinese medicine, which involves the insertion of very fine needles into specific points on the body. By targeting these points, traditional acupuncture aims to restore balance in the body and support healing across both physical and emotional systems.
Our acupuncture treatment is often used for symptoms relief and part of a wider treatment program. During your initial assessment, we’ll discuss your symptoms, medical history, and overall lifestyle, allowing us to create a tailored plan that targets your specific concerns.
The Benefits of Acupuncture
One of the reasons acupuncture remains so popular is its gentle, natural method of care. It is considered safe when performed by qualified professionals and generally carries very few side effects.
At The Injury and Performance Clinic, we use acupuncture as part of a wider manual therapy offering, supporting the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.
What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a modern, science-based technique designed to treat trigger points or sensitive muscular areas; tight bands of muscle fibres that can cause pain, stiffness, and restricted movement. Unlike acupuncture, which is rooted in Chinese medicine, dry needling is based on Western anatomical and physiological principles. It targets the muscular system to release tension, reduce discomfort, and improve range of motion.
During dry needling treatment, fine needles are inserted into or near these sensitive areas. This stimulates a response in the muscle, often causing a brief twitch or contraction. These twitches indicate that the muscles are reacting to the treatment, which can lead to a significant reduction in pain and tightness. Dry needling works by promoting blood flow, activating the nervous system, and encouraging tissue healing in the affected area.
This technique is often used alongside tradional physical therapy to treat a range of musculoskeletal conditions, including sports-related injuries, and chronic pain.
Choosing the Right Treatment for You
Our experienced team will work closely with you during your consultation to determine if dry needling could be useful in your recovery and which approach will best suit your situation. We take time to listen, understand your goals, and develop a treatment plan that puts your health and comfort first.
Begin Your Journey Towards Better Health
If you are looking for acupuncture in Cheshire, or want to explore how dry needling can support your treatment and recovery, The Injury and Performance Clinic is here to help. Our clinic offers a welcoming environment where every client is treated with care, respect, and professionalism.
Whether you are suffering from chronic pain, dealing with musculoskeletal conditions, or looking for complementary therapies to support your wellbeing, we’re here to guide you towards lasting results.