Ultrasound-Guided Acupuncture and Dry Needling in Dorchester
Are you suffering from persistent tendon, ligament, or muscle pain? Olivine Clinic offers a specialist Ultrasound-Guided Acupuncture and Dry Needling service exclusively for musculoskeletal pain.
Located conveniently in Poundbury, Dorchester, we provide advanced, targeted relief designed to accelerate your healing process.
Doctor-Led Treatment
CQC Registered Private GP
Ultrasound-Guided Precision
The Ultrasound Advantage: Why Visual Guidance Matters
While traditional acupuncture and dry needling are widely used by doctors and physiotherapists, applying ultrasound guidance significantly elevates the quality and safety of your care.
By using real-time ultrasound imaging, Dr Bordbar can see precisely beneath the skin. This ensures the needle is directed exactly into the damaged tissue rather than relying on touch alone.
This precision enhances treatment effectiveness, speeds up recovery, and often reduces the total number of sessions required compared to unguided therapy.
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Conditions We Treat: Targeted Relief for Joint and Tendon Pain
We use ultrasound-guided dry needling to treat a variety of non-arthritic musculoskeletal conditions. By pairing precise medical diagnostics with targeted treatment, we address the following common complaints:
Elbow Pain: Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and Golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis).
Knee Pain: Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinopathy).
Shoulder Pain: Shoulder tendinitis and tendinopathy (specifically supraspinatus tendinopathy).
Hip Pain: Outer hip and thigh pain, including gluteal tendinopathy, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, and trochanteric bursitis (non-arthritic pain located outside the joint space).
Leg and Heel Pain: Hamstring tendinopathy and Achilles tendinopathy.
The Patient Journey: Your 45-Minute Appointment
We provide a streamlined, "Search-to-Answer" approach to your care. From diagnosis to treatment, everything is handled in a single, comprehensive 45-minute appointment.
1
Consultation & Assessment
Following your online booking, you will undergo a full medical assessment with Dr Bordbar, leveraging his extensive experience in musculoskeletal medicine
2
Ultrasound
Scan
Dr Bordbar will perform a real-time ultrasound scan to accurately assess the affected tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues.
3
Targeted
Treatment
If a clear issue is identified that will benefit from this therapy, you will receive precise, ultrasound-guided needling during the very same visit.
Patient Safety, Comfort, and Infection Control
As a CQC-registered private clinic, patient safety is our highest priority.
✔ Pain Management: We use exceptionally fine needles, meaning most patients tolerate the procedure very well without the need for numbing. However, for particularly sensitive areas, a local anaesthetic can be administered for a small additional fee.
✔ Strict Hygiene Standards: We employ stringent aseptic, sterile techniques. This includes thoroughly cleansing the skin, using sterile ultrasound gel to minimise the already extremely low risk of infection.
Recovery Expectations and Treatment Plan
Post-Treatment
Mild soreness in the treated area for 48 to 72 hours is normal and a sign that the healing response has begun.
Driving & Rest
Most patients can drive home immediately (unless a local anaesthetic is used). We recommend taking it easy for around three days.
Treatment Plan
Most patients require only 1 to 2 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart. Rarely, a third session may be necessary.
Take the First Step Towards Pain-Free Movement
Don't let persistent tendon or muscle pain limit your lifestyle. Book your specialist assessment at Olivine Clinic in Dorchester today.
Still Have Questions? If you are unsure whether ultrasound-guided acupuncture is right for your specific condition, please reach out to our clinical team using the form below.