Medical Acupuncture is a technique used to treat a wide variety of conditions. This method is generally known for the process of inserting very fine, solid, metallic needles into the body through the skin. The needles can be left in one spot for varying period of time and can also be manipulated by hand or electrical stimulation.
The western medical acupuncture approach is an adaptation of chinese acupuncture using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology, as well as presents an evidence- based approach to this treatment modality for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. While Western medical acupuncture has evolved from Chinese acupuncture, its practitioners no longer adhere to concepts such as Yin/Yang and circulation of qi energy, and regard acupuncture as part of conventional medicine rather than a complete “alternative medical system”.
Since being introduced to the West back in the 1970’s these acupuncture techniques continue to be studied and scrutinised by western scientific and medical communities for its place in modern medicine.
also known as intramuscular stimulation (IMS) and myofascial trigger point dry needling is an alternative medicine technique similar to acupuncture. It involves the use of either solid filiform needles or hollow-core hypodermic needles for therapy of muscle pain, including pain related to myofascial syndrome. Dry needling is mainly used to treat myofascial trigger points, but it is also used to target connective tissue, neural ailments and muscular ailments. The American Physical Therapy Association defines dry needling as a technique used to treat dysfunction of skeletal muscle and connective tissue, minimize peripheral nociception (pain), and improve or regulate structural or functional damage.
A physical therapist inserts thin needles, with no medicine on them, through your skin and into the painful muscle. Some people say this doesn’t hurt. Others feel a prick, cramp, or twitch.
A process known as the ‘segmental effect’ of acupuncture is most likely the main mechanism by which acupuncture is able to relieve pain. By gently stimulating specific areas of the body, nerve signals travel to the spinal cord where they stimulate one of the body’s own pain suppressing mechanisms involving the opioid analgesic system.
The nerve signals triggered by West Medical Acupuncture stimulation may go on to influence other parts of the brain too, notably the emotional centre of the brain known as the limbic system. Other effects include the release of hormones, such as oxytocin which has a calming effect and may improve feelings of well-being. Acupuncture has also been shown to help wind done the ‘fight and flight’ response due to its effects on the autonomic nervous system. This helps to explain why many patients report a calming and stress-relieving experience after receiving Acupuncture as part of their Physiotherapy treatment.
Our bodies have an amazing ability to heal themselves under the right conditions. By inserting needles into injured tissue, we are causing tiny ‘micro traumas’ which stimulate our immune and other self-regulating systems to activate a healing process. The healing effects may also spread beyond the tiny traumas caused by the needle.
A process referred to as the ‘axon reflex’ is where nerve fibres are stimulated by needling areas in the skin and muscle setting off a number of nerve impulses. The result is a dilation of blood vessels and increased blood flow caused by the release of chemicals such as calcitonin gene related peptide (CGRP) and ATP. Because oxygen-rich blood is required for the repair of all muscle damage, the improved blood flow in response to Acupuncture helps us understand its effectiveness in treating musculoskeletal conditions. CGRP may also help with local healing and ATP may have further local pain-relieving effects.
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50min Physiotherapy consultation – €80
30min Physiotherapy consultation – €60
PACKAGES:
REGULAR 50min (4 sessions x 50min, ONCE A WEEK) – €280 *
INTENSE 50min (8 sessions x 50min, TWICE A WEEK) – €520 **
REGULAR 30min (4 sessions x 30min, ONCE A WEEK) – €200 *
INTENSE 30min (8 sessions x 30min, TWICE A WEEK) – €360 **
INDIVIDUAL PACKAGES / GIFT VOUCHERS VALID FOR 3 MONTHS
3 x 30min – €165
3 x 50min – €225
Appointment by video link: €55 for 40 min
Cancellation Policy: €40 will be charged if less than 24 hours notice is given or no show for an appointment. No charge if more than 24 hours notice is given.
Terms & Condition
REGULAR 60min/30min PACKAGE * Package is valid for 4 weeks from purchase date. Only 1 appointment can be rescheduled after the validity period. Another request will not be accepted, unless proved emergency (in this case, appointment will be charged at normal/not discounted price. Patient will need to pay a difference).
Regular appointments can be rescheduled within 4-week validity period with at least 24 hours notice.
No show or less than 24 hrs notice = No money back.
INTENSE 60min/30min PACKAGE ** Package is valid for 4 weeks from purchase date. Only 2 appointments can be rescheduled after the validity period. Another request will not be accepted, unless proved emergency (in this case, appointment will be charged at normal/not discounted price. Patient will need to pay a difference).
Regular appointments can be rescheduled within 4-week validity period with at least 24 hours notice.
No show or less than 24 hrs notice = No money back
HEALTH INSURANCE
Consultation fees are paid at each visit, after which you will be issued with a receipt. You can submit your receipts to your health insurer to claim a proportion of fees paid. Health insurance plans vary, but reimbursement can be as much as 40 euro per session. Check with your relevant health insurer with regard to your insurance plan for more details, or look up the benefits of your individual plan on: www.hia.ie
As Chartered Physiotherapists we are approved providers for all major health insurers including: VHI, Irish Life, Laya Healthcare, Aviva, HSF and Glo Health.
Garda Medical Aid, Prison Officers Medical Aid and the ESB medical scheme also reimburse a proportion of consultation fees paid.
You may also qualify for a tax rebate on physiotherapy consultation fees on completion of a Med1 form. Check www.revenue.ie for more details
Clinic is located on the first floor in long building just opposite the ALDI market (on the other side of car park), last door with Physio Support sticker and buzzer ‘Physiotherapy’. There is possibility to leave the car on Aldi car park for an hour for free.
There is no elevator in the building, but let us know when you will be arriving so one of our staff will be more than happy to help you on the stairs. We apologize, but there is no access for wheel chair.
Please bring medical documentation about your case if you have one, shorts, t-shirt and sport shoes for exercising. Please arrive at least 10-15min before the initial appointment time to fill up the consultation form.
