Treatments
Classical acupuncture, explained simply
What acupuncture is, how our classical approach works, and what happens during a session.
What is acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a practice that began in China more than two thousand years ago. Very fine, sterile needles are placed at specific points on the body.
In traditional Chinese theory, these points lie along channels — called meridians — through which the body’s vital energy, or qi, flows. Acupuncture aims to restore the balance of that flow.
Our classical approach
At Backya Acupuncture, Dr. M. Muthukkumar follows a classical, pulse-based method:
- Pulse first. Treatment is chosen after a careful reading of the pulse.
- Usually a single needle. Treatment is normally given at one point. Occasionally two needles are used.
- The whole person. We consider your overall health, not only the complaint you come with.
- Drug-free. Acupuncture itself involves no medicines.
What happens in a session
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Step 1: Conversation
We ask about your health, your concerns and any treatment or medicines you are taking.
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Step 2: Pulse assessment
The practitioner reads your pulse carefully to guide the choice of treatment point.
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Step 3: Treatment
A sterile, single-use needle is placed at the chosen point — usually just one, occasionally two.
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Step 4: Plan
We discuss how you feel and whether further visits may help, and how often.
Ready to book your visit?
Call or WhatsApp the clinic and we will find a time that suits you.
Safety and hygiene
We use only sterile, individually packed, disposable needles. Each needle is used once and then discarded.
Acupuncture needles are much finer than those used for injections. Most people feel only a brief prick or a mild, dull sensation.
Would you like to talk to us first?
Call or WhatsApp the clinic to ask a question or arrange a time. We are happy to explain what a visit involves before you book.