AHPRA-registered Chinese Medicine Doctor & Acupuncturist · Belmont · Geraldton WA
Belmont: Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 · Sat 9:00–12:00 · Geraldton: Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 · Appointment Required

Sciatica & Nerve Pain Treatment Perth | Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

Supporting Research

Evidence on acupuncture for sciatica and related nerve-path pain is mixed but often encouraging in everyday care. Trials and reviews may report better pain or function scores than no treatment or usual care; sham comparisons and overall certainty of evidence are frequently limited. Study methods differ, so this page does not quote single percentage improvements from individual papers.

Chinese herbal medicine and warming techniques are sometimes studied alongside conservative care for cold-sensitive or recurrent back-leg pain. Study quality varies; we do not claim proven superiority over NSAIDs or physiotherapy alone.

What we take into clinic: acupuncture and pattern-based care are reasonable options many people combine with physio and GP care for recurrent sciatica — seek urgent medical review for progressive weakness or bladder/bowel changes. Individual results vary.

Educational only. Not a claim of cure or a guarantee of pain reduction.

Belmont Clinic
Mon–Fri 9–17 · Sat 9–12 · +61 8 6249 1365
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