Acupuncture Nottingham
Acupuncture in Nottingham with James Screeton BSc (Hons), offering individualised treatment in a calm clinical setting at Riverside Natural Health Centre.
People seek acupuncture for many different reasons, particularly persistent pain, muscular tension and stress-related symptoms. The evidence is stronger for some conditions than others, so treatment decisions should be based on your individual situation rather than assuming acupuncture is equally supported for every problem.
Common reasons people seek acupuncture
Many people come for relief after months or years of trying to push through pain, stress, exhaustion, or overwhelm alone.
Here are some of the common reasons people book in with James:
Pain & Musculoskeletal
- Back pain
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Sciatica
- Tennis elbow
- Joint pain
- Headaches & migraines
- Sports injuries
- Injury rehabilitation
- Chronic pain
Nervous System & Stress
- Stress & burnout
- Anxiety
- PTSD & trauma support
- Sleep issues & insomnia
- Emotional overwhelm
General Health & Energy
- Fatigue & low energy
- Feeling run down
- Digestive issues
- Men’s health
- Women’s health & fertility
Same-day appointments and enquiries
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Meet your acupuncturist
James Screeton holds a BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture and has undertaken additional clinical training in China, deepening his understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine and classical acupuncture practice.
Working from Riverside Natural Health Centre in Nottingham, James supports people experiencing pain, tension, stress-related symptoms, fatigue, injury recovery, and nervous system overload. His approach combines evidence-informed clinical practice with a calm, attentive treatment style tailored to the individual.
Treatments are offered in a professional, supportive environment with a focus on helping patients feel more comfortable in their bodies, more resilient under stress, and better able to recover from the demands of daily life.
Acupuncture: evidence, safety and further reading
Acupuncture research does not support every condition equally. NICE recommends considering a course of acupuncture or dry needling for chronic primary pain, but separately recommends not offering acupuncture for low-back pain with or without sciatica. That is why Riverside avoids presenting acupuncture as a universal treatment for every pain condition.
The NHS also notes that acupuncture may be offered for some long-term pain and migraine-type headaches, while safety depends on factors such as medical history, medicines and skin condition.
Read NICE guidance on chronic primary pain and NHS information on complementary therapies and acupuncture safety.
Acupuncture guides
Condition-specific acupuncture information
These pages explain how Riverside approaches common requests. They are not claims that acupuncture is proven for every condition.