Medical Acupuncture in Bruntsfield
Physio-led acupuncture, electro acupuncture and dry needling for stubborn pain, muscle tension and sports injuries.
An evidence-based treatment, acupuncture can work to help alleviate pain, reduce inflammation and promote healing.
What we treat:
✓ Lower back & knee pain
✓ Neck & shoulder pain
✓ Tennis and golfer's elbow
✓ Sciatica
✓ Sports related injuries
✓ Muscle tension & tightness
Benefits of acupuncture
✓ Fine, single-use needles, with treatment tailored to you
✓ Physio-led sessions to treat you holistically
✓ Little to no downtime, so you can carry on with your normal day
✓ Can help ease pain and muscle tension for certain conditions
✓ An evidence-based treatment for pain & improving healing time
✓ Works alongside Physio rehab
✓ Delivered by a HCPC registered Physiotherapist
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Assessment
We assess your symptoms, movement and history to find the source of your pain and confirm whether acupuncture, dry needling or a blend is right for you.
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A clear plan
We explain what is driving your symptoms and how the treatment may help, with no jargon, so you understand exactly what to expect.
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The treatment
Fine needles are applied to specific points or tight trigger points to help ease pain, release tension and support your body's recovery.
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Support
We pair treatment with hands-on Physiotherapy and guidance, so the benefits are more likely to last and you are less likely to be back in the same place weeks later.
New Patient Physiotherapy
£70 | 45 Minutes
Your first appointment includes:
Full physiotherapy assessment
Acupuncture treatment
Personalised rehabilitation plan
Roadmap to recovery
Post-care advice
Follow-Up acupuncture appointment
£60 | 30 Minutes
Focused follow-up appointments to:
Continue acupuncture to settle the pain
Measure changes, function & capacity
Modify movements, lifestyle & habits
Set goals and timeline
Measure progress & changes
We work with Aviva, AXA Health, Healix and Vitality.
Medical Acupuncture FAQs
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Medical acupuncture is an evidence-based treatment where fine needles are inserted at specific points to ease pain, reduce muscle tension and support recovery.
Delivered by a Physio, it draws on modern understanding of anatomy and the nervous system rather than traditional theory alone.
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Dry needling uses fine needles to target tight muscular trigger points directly, releasing knots and easing the tension that drives pain and restricted movement.
As Physiotherapists, we use it as part of a wider treatment plan.
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The needles are very fine and most people feel only a mild sensation, sometimes a brief ache or twitch when a trigger point releases.
It is generally well tolerated, and we can adjust the treatment to keep you comfortable.
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It varies with your condition, but many people notice a difference within two to three sessions. We will set out a realistic plan after assessing you at your first appointment.
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It is commonly used for sciatica, lower back pain, neck and shoulder pain, tension and stress headaches, sports injuries, muscle tightness, repetitive strain injury and posture-related pain.
A Physio-led approach works well so we can address other factors such as lifestyle, exercise history and limitations.
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No GP referral is needed. You can book an initial Physio assessment or acupuncture assessment directly, online or by phone.
If you are unsure please contact us and we will be happy to advise you.