23/10/2026
Spotted a bruise after your last session? 🟣 Don't panic!
Whether it's physiotherapy or acupuncture, mild bruising is a completely normal sign of deep tissue healing. When we target stubborn knots, tiny blood vessels naturally open up. This actually triggers your body’s built-in repair system, rushing fresh blood to the area to heal you faster. Trust the process! 🙌
Bruising after physiotherapy or acupuncture is a normal, temporary response to targeted tissue healing and micro-trauma. 🩸
Why It Happens
🎯 Micro-trauma: Deep tissue massage, dry needling, and acupuncture intentionally target tight muscles.
🩺 Tiny broken vessels: This therapeutic pressure can cause small, microscopic blood vessels to open up.
🟣 Blood release: A small amount of blood leaks into the surrounding tissue, creating a visible bruise.
🔄 Increased blood flow: The body rushes fresh blood to the area to speed up natural cellular repair.
Why It Is Actually Good News
💪 Tissue remodelling: The process breaks down old, restrictive scar tissue and knots.
🚀 Healing trigger: It signals your immune system to jumpstart the recovery process in that specific spot.
🩹 Pain relief: Increased circulation flushes out built-up inflammatory toxins.
What has been your response to acupuncture? Let us know in the comments 👇