Acupuncture for Knee Pain in Hassocks
Find relief from knee pain and get back to doing the things you love
Knee pain can make even the simplest everyday activities feel difficult. Whether you're struggling with walking, climbing stairs, exercising, gardening or getting up from a chair, persistent knee pain can have a real impact on your quality of life.
At Acupuncture Hassocks, Katie offers personalised acupuncture treatments for people experiencing knee pain, stiffness and musculoskeletal injuries.
Using traditional acupuncture techniques and a tailored approach to your individual symptoms, treatment aims to help manage pain, ease muscular tension and support your recovery.
Whether your knee pain has come on suddenly following an injury or has been troubling you for months or even years, Katie will take the time to understand your symptoms and discuss whether acupuncture may be a suitable option for you.
Why Choose Acupuncture Hassocks to treat your knee pain?
There are so many different therapies and therapists now offering ways to help with your knee pain, so how do you know which therapy, and which therapist to choose?
· Traditional Acupuncture
While all therapies which work with musculoskeletal pain can certainly help to lower pain, Traditional Acupuncture such as that practiced by Katie at Acupuncture Hassocks has a particular ability to reduce pain and inflammation around joints such as the hip, wrist, ankle, shoulder and knee. There are several acupuncture points on and around the knee which have been used for thousands of years, and they can effectively reduce pain, stiffness and inflammation in and around the knee joint.
It is a natural, medication-free and pain-free way to treat knee pain.
An experienced and caring Acupuncturist
Katie is an experienced Acupuncturist who graduated with Distinction in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine from the College of Chinese Medicine in London. She really cares about her patients, and is genuinely invested in helping them to feel better. She aims to create a warm and welcoming environment in which to be treated, so that her patients feel safe and comfortable from the
Katie's aim is to help you feel listened to, supported and comfortable throughout your treatment.
A convenient local clinic: Based in Hassocks, West Sussex, the clinic is easily accessible from Brighton, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, Hurstpierpoint and Ditchling.
· Low-Cost Acupuncture Treatments (these are not compulsory!)
Acupuncture Hassocks is fortunate to have the facilities to offer low cost ‘multibed’ acupuncture for most pain or injury treatments. There are two treatment couches with privacy curtains around each bay. Treatments are then staggered across appointment times. This means that a full treatment (40 mins) costs only £42. Please mention that you would like to book for multibed when making your appointment.
Ready to do something about your knee pain? Book an appointment with Katie at Acupuncture Hassocks.
How can acupuncture help with knee pain?
Acupuncture involves inserting very fine needles into carefully selected points on the body. These points may be located around the knee itself, as well as in other areas that are relevant to your symptoms.
Acupuncture involves the gentle insertion of very fine needles into specific points around the knee and sometimes in other locations within the body. It is widely used to help manage pain and inflammation in the knee. It quickly and effectively releases tight muscles, reduces swelling around the knee and encourages the body's natural pain-regulating processes.
Treatment may help people with:
Managing knee pain and discomfort.
Easing stiffness around the knee.
Improving comfort and ease of movement.
Managing pain associated with certain musculoskeletal injuries.
Relaxation and general wellbeing.
Every person is different, and results will depend on the underlying cause of the knee pain, how long you have experienced it and your individual response to treatment.
Katie will discuss your symptoms and treatment options with you before recommending an appropriate approach.
What happens during an acupuncture treatment for knee pain?
At Acupuncture Hassocks, Katie takes an individual approach to every patient.
Your treatment will begin with a discussion about your knee pain, including:
Where exactly you experience the pain.
When it started and what may have caused it.
Which activities make it better or worse.
Whether you experience stiffness, swelling or restricted movement.
Any previous injuries, diagnoses or treatments.
This helps Katie understand your symptoms and decide on an appropriate treatment approach.
Very fine acupuncture needles are then inserted into selected points. These may be around the knee and sometimes in other areas of the body, depending on your symptoms.
Katie may also incorporate an infrared heat lamp or moxibustion where appropriate, to provide additional warmth and stimulation.
Treatments are designed to be gentle and relaxing, and most people find acupuncture a comfortable experience.
What types of knee pain can acupuncture help with?
Knee pain can have many different causes. Sometimes it follows a specific injury, while in other cases it develops gradually through repetitive activity, changes in the joint or problems with the surrounding muscles and tendons. Katie is experienced in treating knee pain that is due to a wide range of causes, and usually achieves considerable pain reduction as well as improved mobility over the course of treatment.
Typical causes for knee pain are:
Knee pain following injury
Whether you've twisted your knee, strained the surrounding muscles or developed pain following exercise, an injury can leave you with discomfort and restricted movement.
Acupuncture may be considered as part of a wider recovery approach, alongside appropriate rehabilitation and advice.
Runner's knee and overuse injuries
Repetitive activities such as running, cycling, walking and gym training can sometimes cause irritation and discomfort around the knee.
If your knee becomes painful during or after exercise, acupuncture may be worth considering as one part of your approach to managing the symptoms.
Knee stiffness and restricted movement
Stiffness can make everyday movements such as bending your knee, getting up from a chair or walking downstairs uncomfortable.
Treatment can be tailored to address discomfort, inflammation and tension in the muscles and soft tissues surrounding the knee.
Knee pain associated with arthritis
Living with ongoing knee pain can be frustrating, particularly when it starts to interfere with your mobility and independence.
Katie is experienced in treating patients who have been diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis, and has had good results in pain reduction and increasing mobility, even where patients have been told there is very little or no cartilage left.
Knee pain following surgery
Some people experience ongoing discomfort and stiffness following knee surgery or knee replacement.
If you are recovering from surgery, it is important to follow your surgical team's rehabilitation advice, however Acupuncture may be used to aid in the healing process and reduce inflammation.
How many acupuncture treatments will I need?
This depends on the nature of your knee problem, how long you have been experiencing symptoms and how you respond to treatment.
Acute injuries and more recent problems may require a different approach from long-standing or recurrent knee pain.
Katie will discuss a realistic treatment plan with you and review your progress as you go along.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and the aim is always to make sure that treatment is appropriate for your individual needs.
How do I book an Acupuncture Appointment for my back pain?
You can book your first appointment online by clicking on the button below:
What if I don't like the idea of low cost multibed acupuncture?
Multibed appointments are not obligatory! Many patients prefer to have a private session, at least initially, and this is absolutely fine! Multibed is simply there as an option for those who prefer a more affordable option, but it is absolutely your choice whether you decide to have a multibed treatment or a private one. Initial consultation appointments for musculoskeletal pain cost £65 for 45 minutes.
How can I find out more about how Acupuncture Hassocks can help with knee pain?
To find out more about how Katie at Acupuncture Hassocks can help with knee pain or injury, fill in the contact form or email Katie at acupuncturehassocks@gmail.com.
Where is Acupuncture Hassocks Clinic Located?
All treatments are carried out at Acupuncture Hassocks Clinic based in Hassocks, West Sussex.
The clinic is in Ockenden Way, Hassocks, BN6 8HS and is near to Hassocks train station, so is easily reachable from Brighton, Burgess Hill or Haywards Heath.
If you are travelling by car from Hurstpierpoint, Ditchling or surrounding areas, there is free on road parking.
