ACUPUNCTURE AND DRY NEEDLING IN NORTHWICH CHESHIRE
Expert, Evidence-Based Treatment at Weaver Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic
At Weaver Physio, Acupuncture and Dry Needling are used as part of a clinical, evidence-based physiotherapy approach to reduce pain, restore movement, and accelerate recovery. This is not traditional or alternative acupuncture — it is medical acupuncture, delivered by highly trained clinicians who understand anatomy, biomechanics, and injury rehabilitation.
Whether you’re dealing with persistent muscle pain, nerve irritation, sports injuries, or work-related aches, acupuncture and dry needling can be a powerful addition to your treatment plan when used appropriately.
What Is Medical Acupuncture?
Medical acupuncture is a modern, research-led approach that involves inserting fine, sterile needles into specific points within muscles, tendons, and connective tissue. These points are selected based on clinical assessment, not meridian theory.
At Weaver Physio, acupuncture is used to:
• Reduce pain and muscle guarding
• Improve circulation and tissue healing
• Normalise nervous system sensitivity
• Restore movement and function
It is commonly integrated alongside hands-on therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and education for long-term results, not just short-term relief.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a specific form of medical acupuncture that targets myofascial trigger points — tight, overactive knots within muscles that can cause pain, weakness, or referred symptoms.
Dry needling works by:
• Releasing muscle tension and trigger points
• Improving muscle activation and coordination
• Reducing local and referred pain
• Allowing better movement patterns and loading
Many patients feel a rapid improvement in mobility and pain following treatment, particularly when dry needling is combined with corrective exercise.
How Acupuncture Works – The Science
Acupuncture and dry needling stimulate the body’s natural pain-modulating and healing systems by:
• Activating local blood flow and tissue repair
• Reducing inflammatory chemicals
• Normalising muscle tone
• Influencing the central nervous system’s pain response
• Improving neuromuscular control
This is why acupuncture is often most effective when combined with physiotherapy, rather than used in isolation
What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your session at Weaver Physio will always begin with a full assessment, not just needling.
Your treatment may include:
• Clinical assessment and diagnosis
• Hands-on therapy and soft tissue release
• Medical acupuncture and/or dry needling
• Mobility and strengthening exercises
• Advice on posture, activity, and load management
Treatment is adjusted based on how your body responds, ensuring safe and effective progression.
Is Acupuncture Painful?
Most patients feel very little discomfort. You may experience:
• A brief ache or twitch during insertion
• A feeling of heaviness or warmth
• Mild post-treatment soreness (similar to exercise)
These sensations are normal and usually short-lived.
Why Choose Weaver Physio for Acupuncture & Dry Needling?
✔ Delivered by qualified physiotherapists & musculoskeletal specialists, with over 70yrs combined experience
✔ Evidence-based, clinical approach
✔ Integrated with full physiotherapy rehabilitation
✔ Trusted by athletes, professionals & active individuals
✔ Modern Northwich clinic with advanced treatment options
We don’t “needle for the sake of it” — every technique is chosen to support your recovery, performance, and long-term health.
Acupuncture vs Traditional Chinese Acupuncture
At Weaver Physio, we use medical acupuncture as part of a broader treatment strategy — not as a one-off solution.
If pain, stiffness, or muscle tightness is holding you back, acupuncture and dry needling may be the missing piece in your recovery
