Struggling with muscle tension, persistent pain, or a sports injury that is stopping you from training comfortably?

At Podium Physiotherapy, we provide physiotherapy-led acupuncture and dry needling in Raynes Park to help reduce pain, improve movement, and support recovery from injury. Our treatments are delivered by experienced physiotherapists who understand sport, running injuries, training loads, and long-term rehabilitation — not just temporary symptom relief.

We welcome patients from Raynes Park, Wimbledon, New Malden, Kingston, Surbiton, and across SW20.

We regularly help people with:

  • Muscle tightness
  • Post-training muscle soreness
  • Tendon pain
  • Persistent muscular tension
  • Back pain
  • Running Injuries
  • ITB Syndrome
  • Muscle strains

What To Expect At Your Appointment

  • A detailed assessment
  • Discussion of your symptoms and goals
  • Movement testing
  • Treatment planning
  • Dry needling treatment
  • Rehab planning

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Acupuncture in Raynes Park

  • Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?

    Dry needling and western medical acupuncture use similar needles, but treatment approaches can differ. In physiotherapy, dry needling is typically used to target muscular tension and pain as part of a wider rehabilitation programme.

  • How many acupuncture sessions will I need?

    This depends on your symptoms, goals, and how long the issue has been present. Some patients improve within a few sessions, while longer-standing problems may require a more structured treatment plan.

  • Can acupuncture help with sports injuries?

    Yes, acupuncture and dry needling are commonly used alongside physiotherapy rehabilitation for sports injuries involving muscle tightness, tendon irritation, and movement restriction.

  • Can I combine acupuncture or dry needling with physiotherapy?

    Yes, acupuncture and dry needling are commonly used alongside physiotherapy rehabilitation for sports injuries involving muscle tightness, tendon irritation, and movement restriction.

  • Do you treat runners and active individuals?

    Yes. We regularly work with runners, gym-goers, endurance athletes, and active adults recovering from injury or training-related pain.