Parkinson’s disease is a long-term condition of the nervous system, managed by a neurologist with medicines that need careful timing. Acupuncture does not cure Parkinson’s or stop it progressing.
Many people with Parkinson’s use it as supportive care for the symptoms that medicines do not fully cover: stiffness, aches, poor sleep, constipation, tiredness and low mood.
What people come to us with
- Muscle stiffness and aches
- Poor sleep and tiredness
- Constipation
- Anxiety and low mood
- Difficulty getting out to appointments
How treatment is approached
Treatment is gentle and unhurried, using points on the limbs, scalp and hands. Sujok and acupressure are added where needles are not comfortable.
Sessions are arranged around the patient’s medicine timings, when movement is at its best. Home visits are available, which avoids a tiring journey.
Therapies used: acupuncture, acupressure, sujok therapy. Home visits are available.
What to expect
Studies suggest acupuncture may improve sleep, pain and overall wellbeing in Parkinson’s, though the research is still developing and people respond differently. Effects on tremor are less consistent.
Continue all Parkinson’s medicines exactly on schedule. Never skip or delay a dose for a treatment session.
See a doctor first if you have
- Sudden worsening of movement or confusion
- Falls or injury
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hallucinations or strong side effects from medicine
Common questions
Can acupuncture stop the tremor?
Tremor responds less reliably than other symptoms. Stiffness, pain, sleep and general wellbeing are where people more often notice a difference.
Will I still need my Parkinson’s medicines?
Yes. Acupuncture is supportive care only. Medicines must continue as your neurologist has prescribed.
Is treatment available at home?
Yes. Home visits are available for patients who find travel difficult.