Acupuncture is the ancient art of applying needles to body points to rebalance the bodies systems. Muscular-skeletal systems can be balanced to restore harmony and thus reduce pain. Hormonal systems are placed back in line to balance out body dysfunctions and thus reduce discomfort. Acupuncture is effective in treating acute injuries as well as long standing chronic issues. As well as the wholistic perspective, acupuncture has a western medicine approach which can be an effective alternative to other soft tissue techniques to release muscular spasm and tightness.

Physiotherapists at Queenstown Health have postgraduate qualifications in acupuncture and can provide this therapy as part of ACC treatments.