Acupuncture
Advice Articles
No articles found.
To Register Your Interest For The Next LivingCare PSA Screening Event Click here
Acupuncture is an alternative treatment derived from Chinese medicine, inserting fine needles into specific areas of the body to reduce pain or encourage recovery.
An alternative treatment derived from Chinese medicine, inserting fine needles into specific areas of the body to reduce pain or encourage recovery. In the UK, we refer to Western Medical Acupuncture as the treatment following a specific medical diagnosis.
Acupuncture involves a practitioner inserting fine needles into specific points on your body. These are chosen based on your condition, and several points may be used in the same session.
The needles are expected to stimulate nerves under the skin and in muscle tissue, leading your body to produce natural substances with beneficial effects. It’s recommended as an option for some patients suffering from chronic pain, chronic tension headaches, migraines, prostatitis and hiccups.
During your appointment
Your Acupuncturist will discuss your condition, ask about your current health and medical history, and give you a physical examination before treating you.
You will either sit or lie down for treatment and will need to remove any clothes that might restrict access to acupuncture points on your body. The Acupuncturist will insert very fine needles into certain places, which are single-use and pre-sterilised.
Needles may be left in your body for a few minutes or up to 30 minutes, depending on your condition.
After your appointment
Physiotherapy shouldn’t usually be painful, but it may involve the movement of injured and strained areas of your body. The next day, you may feel muscle soreness or stiffness. Your Physiotherapist will let you know if you’re likely to have any pain and how to manage it.
Acupuncture is generally considered to be a safe treatment. There are minor side effects you may experience, such as:
The table below has multiple columns and can be scrolled horizontally on smaller screens. When viewing on mobile, this table is best viewed in landscape format.
We're always on hand, so get in touch and we'll get back to you straight away.
Speak to our teamYou can receive this treatment at any one of the locations below.
Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps
Get in Touch
Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry. Let us know your preferred appointment type, either virtual or face to face, and we will work to find a time that suits you.
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time, either virtually or in person, with one of our highly qualified consultants. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.
Explore the various options available for this treatment.
With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists - consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
