Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a traditional medical treatment that uses very fine needles inserted into specific points on the body. At Optimize, we use acupuncture as an effective way to reduce pain, improve energy, and stimulate the natural healing process of the body. Our physiotherapists and chiropractor offer acupuncture, each bringing a slightly different approach.

If you’ve never had acupuncture before, it might feel odd, but our team ensures you fully understand your treatment and how it fits into your personalized treatment plan.

Acupuncture is often used in conjunction with other physiotherapy or chiropractic treatments. Your therapist may include it as part of the initial treatment plan or later on, depending on your challenges and goals.

How Does Acupuncture Work?

When your Physiotherapist or Chiropractor applies small needles to the body’s pressure points, nitric oxide in the body increases. Circulation improves as the blood vessels become relaxed, improving blood flow to carry more oxygen throughout the body. This is an important part of healing.

Acupuncture can also provide significant relief from chronic pain, as natural endorphins are released when the needles are placed in different points on the body.

Dry Needling

Dry needling involves inserting acupuncture needles into specific trigger points within a muscle. These tight regions are targeted to help alleviate both acute and chronic conditions. We call this an intra-muscular technique, and it can be used to create a neurophysiological change to help restore function and reduce pain.

How Dry Needling Can Help

This technique is suitable for almost anyone, but of course, a thorough assessment is always completed to determine if dry needling is appropriate for you. At Optimize, dry needling is considered an important tool within a broader treatment plan, increasing the effectiveness of your overall therapy.

Dry needling can be especially beneficial for:

Dry needling helps release tight muscles, restore movement, and support the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Many of our patients notice immediate relief. Consistent treatment can contribute to longer-term improvements in strength, flexibility, and comfort.