Acupuncture

If you are dealing with persistent pain, muscle tension or restricted movement, you may wonder whether acupuncture, osteopathy or a combination of both could help. Using acupuncture and osteopathy together does not mean that two treatments are automatically better than one. They are distinct approaches that may complement each other in some situations. Osteopathy focuses primarily on musculoskeletal assessment, movement and physical function, while acupuncture uses fine needl

Over the last couple of weeks, I've introduced you to Clare and explained a little about what actually happens during an acupuncture appointment. But there's probably one fairly important question we haven't answered yet... Can acupuncture actually help me? One of the main reasons I wanted to bring acupuncture to Reform Osteopaths is its versatility. There's plenty of crossover with the problems I already see every day as an osteopath, but acupuncture also gives us another op

Last week, I introduced Clare as the newest member of the Reform Osteopaths team. Since then, I've had a number of conversations with patients who all seem to ask the same questions... "Does it hurt?" "How many needles are there?" "Will I be left lying there on my own?" "What actually happens during an acupuncture appointment?" If you've ever wondered the same thing, I thought I'd walk you through exactly what to expect. It Starts With A Conversation Just like your first appo