Acupuncture

Acupuncture and needling techniques can be used to help manage pain, reduce muscle tension, improve movement, and support rehabilitation. At ACCEL Health and Sport Performance Centre, these techniques are provided by physiotherapists and chiropractors with specialized training in acupuncture and needling techniques, using a modern, evidence-informed approach grounded in anatomy, neurophysiology, and clinical assessment.

Our physiotherapists and chiropractors may incorporate needling techniques into a comprehensive treatment plan based on your symptoms, goals and clinical assessment.

Acupuncture and Needling Techniques at ACCEL

We offer several needling approaches depending on your condition and treatment goals:

• Contemporary Medical Acupuncture – used to help manage pain and complement rehabilitation for certain musculoskeletal conditions
• Electro-acupuncture – combines acupuncture needles with gentle electrical stimulation to enhance treatment effects and support muscle recovery
• Dry needling – targets specific muscles and areas of sensitivity to help reduce pain, decrease muscle tension, and improve movement

What Can Acupuncture and Dry Needling Help With?

Acupuncture and dry needling may be incorporated into treatment for a range of musculoskeletal conditions and symptoms, including:

• Low back pain
• Neck pain
• Shoulder pain
• Knee pain
• Muscle strains and sports injuries
• Muscle tightness and trigger points
• Tension-type headaches
• Tendon-related pain
• General muscle and joint pain
• Pain-related movement restrictions

Whether needling is appropriate depends on your individual condition, symptoms, health history, and treatment goals.

A Clinical Approach to Acupuncture and Dry Needling

At ACCEL, acupuncture and dry needling are not used in isolation. Your physiotherapist or chiropractor will assess your symptoms, movement, strength, function, and treatment goals to determine whether needling is appropriate for you.

When used, acupuncture or dry needling may be combined with manual therapy, exercise, education, and other rehabilitation techniques as part of an individualized treatment plan.

Our focus is not simply on providing a needling treatment, but on helping address the factors contributing to your pain or movement limitations and supporting a return to the activities that matter to you.

Acupuncture as Part of Physiotherapy or Chiropractic Care

Acupuncture and dry needling at ACCEL are provided as part of physiotherapy or chiropractic care rather than as standalone services.

If your clinician determines that acupuncture or dry needling may be beneficial, it can be incorporated into your treatment plan alongside other appropriate rehabilitation strategies.