Acupuncture at Windsor Physiotherapy
All of our physiotherapists are trained in acupuncture through the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada, so it can be built right into your physiotherapy treatment plan rather than requiring a separate appointment.
How it works
Acupuncture is a therapeutic method of treatment used to promote healing, relieve and reduce pain, and improve the functionality of affected areas of the body. Very fine needles are inserted at specific points on the body. This stimulates the body to produce endorphins, its own natural pain-relieving chemicals, which block pain signals, promote relaxation and help restore biochemical balance.
Does it hurt?
In the vast majority of cases, patients find acupuncture causes very little discomfort and is actually relaxing. Needle insertion typically causes minimal or no discomfort. The needles stay in place for 10 to 15 minutes depending on your treatment, and we use only single-use, sterilized, disposable needles.
Often used for
- Neck and back pain
- Headaches
- Joint and tendon pain
- Muscle tension and spasm
- Recovery from sports and soft-tissue injuries