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Acupuncture & Dry Needling in Birmingham

Western medical acupuncture and dry needling from a physiotherapist, with single-use sterile needles: £50 for 45 minutes on Hagley Road, no referral needed.

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Given by a physiotherapist
£50 for 45 minutes
No GP referral needed
Open 7 days, 9am–9pm

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Acupuncture Birmingham: Western Medical Acupuncture from a Physiotherapist

A physiotherapist gives western medical acupuncture and dry needling at Prime Physiotherapy Clinic, Cobalt Square, by Five Ways. Our acupuncture in Birmingham costs £50 for 45 minutes.

Western medical acupuncture is not traditional Chinese medicine. After an assessment, fine needles are placed to stimulate nerves in the skin and muscles. It often sits alongside exercise and advice.

What can it help? UK guidance says:

NICE chronic pain guidance says a single course of acupuncture or dry needling can be considered for long-term pain with no clear cause, from age 16.
It may give short-term relief of neck pain, tension-type headaches or migraine.
NICE does not recommend acupuncture for low back pain, with or without sciatica, or for osteoarthritis. For these, a physiotherapy assessment and an exercise programme come first.

For more on sciatica, see our acupuncture and sciatica article.

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Dry Needling Birmingham: Fine Needles for Tight, Tender Muscles

Dry needling uses the same fine, single-use needles as acupuncture, placed into points chosen for your problem, often tender spots in a tight muscle. NICE guidance names the two together.

Both fit one £50, 45-minute session, so there is nothing to decide in advance. Your physiotherapist explains which suits you and asks for your consent first.

Our dry needling vs acupuncture guide goes into more detail. Prefer to avoid needles? Trigger point therapy is a hands-on option.

£50 for 45 minutes with a physiotherapist

No GP referral needed · Open 7 days, 9am–9pm · Edgbaston, by Five Ways

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What Acupuncture Costs and How to Book

The cost of acupuncture or dry needling is £50 for 45 minutes, first visit included, whether you book it on its own or as part of physiotherapy. Self-pay only: no insurance or packages, and no GP referral needed.

Book acupuncture online (the form asks where you feel pain, your preferred time of day and contact details), or phone or WhatsApp us.
We contact you to arrange a date and time: mention acupuncture or dry needling.
Your visit starts with health questions and your consent, before any needle.

NHS leaflets advise eating an hour or two before your visit. Late cancellations (under 24 hours’ notice) and missed appointments may be charged the full fee.

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Is Acupuncture Safe? Who Should Check First

Generally, yes. NHS leaflets say it is safe with single-use sterile needles, and side effects are rare and usually minor. Our premises and physiotherapist are registered with Birmingham City Council for skin piercing.

Tell your physiotherapist first if you:

take blood-thinning medicine or have a bleeding disorder
have a skin condition or infection, or a weakened immune system
are pregnant or trying to conceive
have epilepsy, seizures or faints, a heart condition or recent surgery
have a pacemaker or other electrical implant, a metal allergy or a fear of needles

Side effects can include:

soreness, bleeding or bruising where a needle went in
drowsiness, dizziness or fainting: do not drive until it passes
symptoms briefly feeling worse, or a needle-site infection
very rarely, a collapsed lung from needling near the chest or shoulder

Urgent help:

Call 999 or go to A&E for severe difficulty breathing, a tight or heavy chest, or sudden chest pain that does not go away.
Contact NHS 111 if you are more short of breath than usual, or a needle site turns painful, hot and swollen (possible cellulitis).

See a GP about symptoms that do not go away or keep coming back (NHS advice). Sources checked on 19 October 2026. This is general information, not a diagnosis.

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Getting to Our Clinic in Edgbaston, by Five Ways

If you searched for acupuncture near me or dry needling near me, we are in Edgbaston by Five Ways. Our address is Suite 3A, Cobalt Square, 83-85 Hagley Road, Birmingham B16 8QG.

Tram: from the city centre along Broad Street to Edgbaston Village, opposite our building.
Train: walk from Five Ways station.
Car: park at Broadway Plaza, about 4 minutes’ walk; there is no patient parking on site.
Access: the building is step-free, with lifts.

Open daily, 9am–9pm; our contact page shows us on a map.

Western medical acupuncture from a physiotherapist

Single-use sterile needles, safely disposed of

Health questions and consent before any needle

One price: £50 for 45 minutes

Open every day from 9am to 9pm

Step-free clinic opposite Edgbaston Village tram stop

Health questions

We ask about your symptoms, your medicines and anything that rules needling out.

Plan and consent

Your physiotherapist explains whether acupuncture or dry needling suits you and asks for your agreement.

Needling

Fine single-use needles are usually left in place while you rest, then safely disposed of.

Advice

Exercise or activity advice, plus hands-on care where it helps.

Does acupuncture hurt?

Most people feel a brief scratch, tingling or a dull ache as a needle goes in, and may feel sore afterwards. Tell your physiotherapist how it feels: you can ask to stop at any time.

What is the difference between acupuncture and dry needling?

Both use the same fine, single-use needles. Western medical acupuncture places needles after an assessment to stimulate nerves, while dry needling usually targets tender spots in a tight muscle. NICE guidance names them together.

Who will give my treatment?

A physiotherapist gives it, using western medical acupuncture, not traditional Chinese medicine. Needling often comes with exercise, advice or hands-on care. Our premises and physiotherapist are registered with Birmingham City Council for skin piercing.

What can acupuncture help with?

Acupuncture may give short-term relief of neck pain, tension-type headaches or migraine. NICE says a single course can be considered for long-term pain with no clear cause, but not for low back pain, sciatica or osteoarthritis. Your physiotherapist checks whether it suits your problem first.

How much does acupuncture cost?

Every acupuncture or dry needling visit is £50 for 45 minutes, including the first. It is self-pay, with no packages to buy. Cancelling with less than 24 hours' notice may mean paying the full fee.

Do I need a referral, and can I pay through insurance?

No GP referral is needed: book directly online, by phone or by WhatsApp. We do not work with private health insurers, so every visit is self-pay.

What are the side effects?

Most are minor: soreness, bleeding or bruising where a needle went in, drowsiness, dizziness or fainting, and symptoms briefly feeling worse. Infection is possible; a collapsed lung is very rare. Do not drive while drowsy.

How many sessions will I need?

There is no set number. Your physiotherapist reviews how you respond at each visit and explains whether more needling, exercise or something else makes sense. You book one visit at a time.

Can I have acupuncture with physiotherapy?

Yes. Book acupuncture or dry needling on its own, with health questions and consent first, or within a physiotherapy visit. The price is the same, £50 for 45 minutes, and needling is often combined with exercise, advice or hands-on care.

Book Acupuncture in Birmingham

Western medical acupuncture or dry needling with a physiotherapist: £50 for 45 minutes, open every day. Book online, call or message us on WhatsApp.

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Acupuncture & Dry Needling in Birmingham

Acupuncture Birmingham: Western Medical Acupuncture from a Physiotherapist

Dry Needling Birmingham: Fine Needles for Tight, Tender Muscles

What Acupuncture Costs and How to Book

Is Acupuncture Safe? Who Should Check First

Getting to Our Clinic in Edgbaston, by Five Ways

Why Choose Acupuncture & Dry Needling