Chronic Pain Management with Western Medical Acupuncture

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Medical Acupuncture for Pain Management

Acupuncture therapy involves insertion and stimulation of very fine acupuncture needles. These needles may be stimulated by manual twisting and thrusting or by heat (moxibustion) or electrically (electroacupuncture).

Electroacupuncture produces a bigger area of stimulation and appears to be much more effective than manual acupuncture.

Medical Acupuncture is a Western adaptation of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. We use current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to stimulate these acupuncture points to override pain. This therapy is backed by Clinical Evidence.

Are you suffering from chronic pain? Medical management has its limitations, why not try holistic care, for mind & body therapy! Medical acupuncture can help with chronic pain management by breaking the pain cycle. It is a safer treatment alternative to medications and injection therapies and can sometimes avoid the need for surgery. The benefits maybe short-term to start with but is cumulative with successive treatment sessions.

Dr Amit Kumar brings you over 20 years of experience with pain management. Medically qualified (MBBS, FRCA) with UK accreditations in Pain Medicine (FFPMRCA) and Medical Acupuncture (CMA, DipMedAc). You can be reassured that you are in safe hands. Contact to make an appointment or to discuss if medical acupuncture can help you. Clinics are based at Sunderland and Newcastle, with out-of-hours easy access and convenient parking.

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Dr Amit Kumar, Pain Specialist

Manage Pain

Acupuncture therapy causes the release of natural opioid peptides (endorphins & dynorphins), oxytocin & serotonin to help with stress response and pain. It also controls the Gate Mechanism in the spinal cord to modify pain.

Contact us today to discuss your issues and arrange treatment.

Evidence Based Medicine

Multiple RCTs demonstrate acupuncture's significant effectiveness in alleviating low back pain, neck pain, and shoulder and knee arthritis.

  • ART (Acupuncture Randomised Trial) from Charité University Medical Centre, Berlin.
  • ARC (Acupuncture trial in Routine Care) confirms effectiveness of acupuncture in low back pain.
  • GERAC (German Acupuncture Trial) found acupuncture to be superior to standard treatment in low back pain.
  • NICE (NG193) in its latest guidelines for Chronic Primary Pain recommends the use of acupuncture as clinically effective and cost effective compared to usual care.

Experienced Physician

Your treatment will be carried out by a qualified medical acupuncturist with accreditations from the British Medical Acupuncture Society.

The doctor is registered with the GMC and also holds qualifications from the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists and is a member of the British Pain Society. Bringing you 20 years experience of an NHS Pain Consultant.

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What Clients Say

ElizabethG-301 16/08/2022

I have had normal acupuncture before but electro-acupuncture is currently much more successful. The pain in my neck has gone and the pain in my shoulder is reducing rapidly. I would certainly recommend electro-acupuncture to anyone with a pain problem. The treatment is painless and actually quite relaxing! It has the added advantage of being drug free.

Rose H – 21/09/2022

Dr Kumar has provided my mother with excellent treatment. He was extremely professional, kind and empathetic towards her on all occasions. The treatment Dr Kumar provided was very successful, my mother is pain free and has her quality of life back again.
We would definitely recommend this service.
Thank you Dr Kumar

Harry H – 09/08/2022

Dr Kumar has provided my mother with excellent treatment. He was extremely professional, kind and empathetic towards her on all occasions. The treatment Dr Kumar provided was very successful, my mother is pain free and has her quality of life back again.
We would definitely recommend this service.
Thank you Dr Kumar

Abbi H – 29/06/22

I was very nervous as it was my first time getting electroacupuncture. Dr Kumar reassured me that we would be going at my pace & it would be in my hands. I am excited to get back and continue with my treatment.

Valerie Brownson

I have just finished a 6 week course of electro acupuncture with Dr Kumar. The results are amazing I had been in so much pain since Nov 2021after a fall. I landed on my shoulder and the pain in my shoulder and clavicle was really really painful 😥…well after the 6wks I’m pain free and sleep very well. I wish I had know about this treatment sooner, I would definitely recommend electo acupuncture to anyone with pain. Dr Kumar is very professional also friendly and explains everything that is happening and puts you at ease. I’ve also enjoyed the chats 😊…Thank you so much Dr Kumar…kindest regards Valerie Brownson

Carol Brown

Has helped me with back pain and am sleeping much better.
Have had back pain for about 20 years and neck pain for a year. Continuing treatment for neck pain as it brings me a lot of relief.

Rose H

Excellent service

Dr Kumar has provided my mother with excellent treatment. He was extremely professional, kind and empathetic towards her on all occasions. The treatment Dr Kumar provided was very successful, my mother is pain free and has her quality of life back again.
We would definitely recommend this service.
Thank you Dr Kumar

Sharon B

I was in a lot of pain before I had this treatment. After having 1 session, it took away 90% of the pain. I would recommend anyone who is in a lot of pain to have this done. I was really nervous before but while Dr Kumar started it I realised it didn’t hurt and wasn’t uncomfortable. He is a lovely Dr and I will certainly be going back for more.