Classical acupuncture · Perambur, Chennai

Classical acupuncture, guided by the pulse.

At Backya Acupuncture, Dr. M. Muthukkumar offers a calm, classical approach: a careful pulse assessment, and treatment usually given with a single sterile, disposable needle.

  • 17 years in practice
  • Single-use sterile needles
  • Morning & evening sessions
Smooth stones and fresh green leaves on a woven mat

Consulting hours

Consulting hours
Monday – Saturday 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
5:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Closed on all Amavasai (new moon) and Pournami (full moon) days.

A practitioner’s fingers resting on a patient’s wrist to read the pulse

Every treatment begins with the pulse

Our approach

A quiet, classical way of working

Backya Acupuncture is a small clinic near Perambur Railway Station, offering classical acupuncture to people of all ages.

  • Pulse-based assessment

    Each visit begins with a careful reading of the pulse — the heart of the classical approach Dr. Muthukkumar follows.

  • Usually a single needle

    Treatment is normally given with just one needle, and occasionally two.

  • Sterile and single-use

    Every needle is sterile, individually packed and used only once.

Who we see

Care for every stage of life

Children, adults and older people all consult us. Here are some of the concerns they commonly ask about.

Conditions we see
  • Children

    • Bedwetting
    • Concentration and memory
    • Colds and coughs
  • Teenagers

    • Stress
    • Acne and skin concerns
    • Sleep difficulties
  • Working adults

    • Neck and lower back pain
    • Frozen shoulder and knee pain
    • Stress and migraine
  • Older adults

    • Joint pain and arthritis
    • Sleep difficulties
  • Women’s health

    • Painful or irregular periods
    • Premenstrual symptoms (PMS)
    • Night sweats
  • Breathing & allergies

    • Sinus problems
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Chronic cough

Not sure if we can help?

Call or WhatsApp the clinic to talk it through, or to book your first visit.

Our practitioners

Meet the people who will care for you

Draft bio — awaiting clinic text

Dr. M. Muthukkumar

MD (Acu), PhD

Founder & Acupuncturist · 17 years in practice

Dr. M. Muthukkumar practises classical acupuncture at Backya Acupuncture in Perambur. His approach begins with a careful pulse assessment, and treatment is usually given with a single sterile, disposable needle.

Draft bio — awaiting clinic text

P. Backkialakshmi

MD (Acu), DMT

Acupuncturist

P. Backkialakshmi practises classical acupuncture at Backya Acupuncture, following the clinic’s pulse-based, whole-person approach to care.

Your first visit

What to expect

Coming for acupuncture for the first time? Here is how it usually works.

  1. Step 1: Get in touch

    Call or WhatsApp the clinic to ask your questions and arrange a convenient time.

  2. Step 2: Consultation

    We talk about your health and any treatment you are receiving, and assess your pulse.

  3. Step 3: Treatment & plan

    Treatment is given, and we discuss what further visits may involve.

Patient experiences

In our patients’ words

“I was not allowed to tell the problem what I have instead it was diagnosed by checking the pulse… it cannot be just shared or explained — it should only be experienced.”

Thiagarajan A. R.

“Simple and efficient medical treatment within reach of our living.”

Baskaran Janakiraman

“Great experience with this (acupuncture) treatment… I very much thank Dr. Muthukumar of Backya Acupuncture clinic, Perambur.”

C. Thirunavukkarasan · Perambur

Visit us

Near Perambur Railway Station

19/10, Ramachandran Street, Perambur,
Chennai 600011
Consulting hours
Monday – Saturday 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
5:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Closed on all Amavasai (new moon) and Pournami (full moon) days.

19/10, Ramachandran Street, Perambur

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