Pain & Musculoskeletal

Support for muscles, joints, tension patterns and pain that is affecting how you move, rest or get through the day.

Looking beyond the sore spot

Pain is influenced by tissue sensitivity, movement, stress, sleep, workload and the nervous system. A careful consultation helps identify what may be contributing and whether acupuncture or another route is most appropriate.

Treatment may focus on local tender areas, related muscle groups, or points chosen to support pain modulation and relaxation.

Common reasons people book

  • Lower back pain and sciatica-type symptoms
  • Neck and shoulder tension
  • Headaches linked with muscular tension
  • Joint pain and stiffness
  • Sports or activity-related overload

Care around your symptoms

Maxine assesses your symptoms, health history and goals before discussing medical acupuncture or electroacupuncture. Your treatment plan is reviewed around your comfort and response.

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When to seek medical help

New weakness, numbness, unexplained weight loss, fever, trauma, bladder or bowel changes, or severe worsening pain should be medically assessed urgently. MAW Clinic will signpost onward where needed.

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Sources

NHS acupuncture information · NICE chronic pain guidance

Original MAW Clinic photograph of acupuncture needle placement around the neck and shoulder
Neck and shoulder treatment at MAW Clinic · Maxine’s public treatment photograph. Placement is individual; this image does not show a treatment outcome.