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Acupuncture & Dry Needling in Southampton

Acupuncture and Dry Needling at Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy are used to reduce pain, improve muscle function, and support recovery from a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. These treatments are delivered as part of a wider physiotherapy approach, ensuring they are used appropriately and effectively.

We offer acupuncture and dry needling across our clinics in Southampton, Whiteley, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, and Midhurst, providing consistent, high-quality care wherever you are based.
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What is Acupuncture?

Acupuncture involves the use of very fine needles inserted into specific points in the body to influence pain, muscle activity, and the nervous system.

In a physiotherapy setting, acupuncture is used to:
  • Reduce pain sensitivity
  • Promote relaxation within muscles
  • Improve local blood flow
  • Support the body’s natural healing response
Treatment is based on clinical reasoning and assessment findings, rather than a fixed or traditional model.
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What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a more targeted technique that focuses specifically on muscular trigger points, often referred to as areas of increased tension within the muscle.

By inserting a fine needle into these areas, dry needling aims to:
  • Reduce muscle tightness
  • Improve movement
  • Decrease local pain sensitivity

It is commonly used alongside other treatments such as sports massage treatment or rehabilitation exercises to improve overall outcomes.

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How Acupuncture and Dry Needling Can Help

These treatments are commonly used to support recovery from a range of musculoskeletal issues, including:
  • back pain treatment
  • neck pain treatment
  • shoulder and upper limb pain
  • muscle tightness and restriction
  • symptoms related to sciatica treatment
They are particularly useful where muscle tension, sensitivity, or movement restriction is contributing to ongoing symptoms.
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What to Expect From Your Appointment

Your first session will begin with a full assessment to understand your symptoms, movement, and goals.

If appropriate, acupuncture or dry needling may be included as part of your treatment during the same session.

Treatment is always integrated into a wider plan, which may include:
  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Movement advice
  • Hands-on therapy
  • Load and activity management
The aim is not simply to reduce symptoms in the short term, but to improve how your body functions over time.

Meet Your Acupuncture Practitioner

Acupuncture and dry needling at Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy are delivered by a team of qualified physiotherapists with additional training in these techniques.

Add meet the team carousel with these practitioners

  • Ricky Attfield
  • Kai Chung
  • Simi Osula
  • Max Ankerstjerne

Each practitioner uses clinical reasoning to guide treatment, ensuring acupuncture and dry needling are applied appropriately based on your symptoms, movement, and overall presentation.

Treatment is always delivered as part of a wider physiotherapy approach, helping to reduce pain while supporting long-term improvement.

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Is Acupuncture or Dry Needling Right for Me?

These treatments can be helpful when:
  • muscle tension is contributing to pain
  • movement feels restricted or uncomfortable
  • symptoms are persistent despite other approaches

However, they are not always used in isolation.

Where symptoms are more complex, or involve nerve irritation such as treatment for sciatica, or broader issues like back pain treatment, a more comprehensive physiotherapy approach may be required.

A full assessment will determine the most appropriate treatment for your situation.
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Does Treatment Hurt?

Most people tolerate acupuncture and dry needling well.

You may feel:
  • a brief sharp sensation on insertion
  • a dull ache or twitch response within the muscle
  • a sense of heaviness or release
These responses are normal and typically short-lived.

Integrated Approach to Recovery

At Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy, acupuncture and dry needling are not used as standalone treatments. They are combined with physiotherapy, exercise, and education to address the underlying cause of your symptoms.

This approach helps to:
  • reduce reliance on passive treatment
  • improve long-term outcomes
  • reduce the likelihood of symptoms returning

Where Can I Access Acupuncture & Dry Needling?

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Southampton Clinic

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Eastleigh Clinic

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Chandlers Ford Clinic

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We provide acupuncture and dry needling across all clinic locations:
  • Southampton (Oxford Street)
  • Whiteley
  • Eastleigh (Southampton Airport)
  • Chandlers Ford
  • Midhurst
Each clinic follows the same clinical approach, ensuring consistent treatment wherever you attend.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Acupuncture is considered a safe treatment when performed by a qualified physiotherapist. A full assessment is carried out beforehand to ensure it is appropriate for you.
The number of sessions depends on your condition and how your body responds to treatment. Some people benefit from a short course, while others may require a longer-term approach alongside rehabilitation.

Acupuncture can help reduce pain by influencing the nervous system and improving muscle function. It is often used as part of a wider plan for conditions such as neck pain treatment or back pain treatment.

Yes. While both use similar needles, dry needling specifically targets muscle trigger points, whereas acupuncture may be used more broadly to influence pain and the nervous system.

In some cases, dry needling or acupuncture may help reduce muscle tension that contributes to symptoms associated with sciatica. However, a full assessment is needed to determine the most appropriate approach to sciatica treatment.

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If you are experiencing ongoing pain, muscle tension, or restricted movement, acupuncture and dry needling at Jonathan Clark Physiotherapy may form part of an effective treatment plan.

Appointments are available across Southampton, Whiteley, Eastleigh, Chandlers Ford, and Midhurst.

Book your appointment today to begin a structured and personalised approach to recovery.
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