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Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) is a rapid auricular (ear) acupuncture technique delivering significant pain relief in a single session — without needles reaching the source of pain. Serving Sutton, Cheam, Banstead & Carshalton.

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Battlefield Acupuncture

A US military-developed auricular protocol proven to reduce pain rapidly.

Drug-free Non-invasive Mobile Evidence-based

Developed by US Military Doctor US Air Force Protocol

What Is Battlefield Acupuncture?

Battlefield Acupuncture Explained

Developed by Dr Richard Niemtzow of the US Air Force, Battlefield Acupuncture is a specialised auricular (ear) acupuncture protocol. Five specific points on each ear are stimulated with tiny semi-permanent ASP needles, interrupting pain signals travelling to the brain and giving drug-free pain relief.

Auricular Therapy Five carefully selected points on the ear corresponding to scientifically-identified pain pathways in the brain.

Rapid Onset Many patients report meaningful pain reduction within minutes or hours of treatment.

Drug-Free & Safe No medication, no needling of the pain site — a gentle, well-tolerated approach.

Evidence-Based Used by US military medical teams on battlefields and supported by clinical research for acute and chronic pain.

The Process

How A Session Works

Simple, relaxing and entirely in your home - usually takes only about 30 minutes.

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We travel to Sutton, Cheam, Banstead and Carshalton.

Consultation

A brief health history is taken to tailor the treatment and check for any contraindications.

Battlefield Acupuncture Treatment

Tiny semi-permanent ASP needles are placed on up to five auricular points on each ear.

Feel the Difference

Most patients notice pain reduction within minutes or hours of treatment.

What Battlefield Acupuncture can treat

Conditions That Respond Well

Battlefield Acupuncture has been shown to help with a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions.

Back & Neck Pain

From tension headaches to lumbar disc issues, BFA can provide fast relief for spinal pain.

Joint & Arthritis Pain

Knees, hips, shoulders and more — BFA helps modulate inflammatory joint pain effectively.

Headaches & Migraines

Auricular acupuncture is particularly effective for tension headaches and migraines.

Post-Surgical Pain

BFA can be a valuable complement to post-operative recovery, reducing reliance on analgesics.

Sports & Injury Pain

Soft-tissue injuries, muscle strains and sports-related pain respond well to BFA treatment.

Chronic Pain Conditions

Fibromyalgia, neuropathy and other persistent pain syndromes can benefit from regular sessions.

Service Area

We Come to You

As a fully mobile service, we bring everything needed for your treatment directly to your home. We cover Sutton and the surrounding areas including:

Sutton

Cheam

Banstead

Carshalton

Wallington

Worcester Park

Epsom

Ewell

Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch to enquire.

Mobile Treatments

No need to travel when you're in pain - mobile service only.

Approx. 10-mile radius of Sutton, Surrey

Research

Scientific Evidence

Peer-reviewed clinical studies supporting the effectiveness of Battlefield Acupuncture for pain management.

Low Back Pain in the Emergency Department Fox et al., 2018, American Journal of Emergency Medicine Design: Pilot randomized trial (n=30) comparing standard care vs. standard care + BFA for acute low back pain in the ED.
Findings: BFA group had significantly lower post‑intervention pain scores (NRS 5.2 vs 6.9; p=0.04). No acupuncture‑related adverse events were reported, supporting short‑term safety and suggesting efficacy for acute low back pain.

Large VA Cohort: Routine Clinical Care Zeliadt et al., 2020, Medical Care Design: Cross‑sectional cohort using EMR data from 11,406 veterans receiving BFA at 57 VA centers.
Findings: >75% had immediate pain decreases; ~60% achieved a minimal clinically important reduction. Complications were monitored; the paper notes BFA was effective across diverse patients in routine care, with no major safety signal described.

Acute Sore Throat Randomized Trial Moss & Crawford, 2015, J Am Board of Family Medicine Design: Pragmatic RCT (n=54) of BFA + standard therapy vs standard therapy alone for acute sore throat.
Findings: BFA produced significantly lower pain scores at 15 minutes, 6 hours, and 24 hours, and reduced analgesic use up to 48 hours. No clinically important adverse events were reported, indicating short‑term safety and analgesic benefit.

Emergency Department Acute Musculoskeletal Pain (BFA‑Based Protocol) Eucker et al., 2024, Annals of Emergency Medicine Design: Pragmatic adaptive RCT (n=236) comparing auricular acupuncture (based on BFA protocol) + usual care, peripheral acupuncture + usual care, vs usual care alone for acute musculoskeletal pain.
Findings: Pain reduction at 1 hour was 1.6 NRS points greater with BFA‑style auricular acupuncture than usual care (95% CI 0.7–2.6). Side effects were described as typically mild and transient, consistent with overall acupuncture safety data.

VA Implementation and Effectiveness Overview Walker et al., 2016, Nursing Outlook Design: Descriptive/implementation article within DoD/VA systems.
Findings: Reports effective use of BFA for polytrauma, PTSD‑related conditions, and musculoskeletal pain in military populations, emphasizes its non‑pharmacologic nature, and does not report serious safety concerns when administered by trained personnel.

Important Safety Information

Contraindications

Patients should NOT receive BFA if any of the following apply:

They are pregnant or might be pregnant

They have an aversion to needles or a vasovagal response to needles

They have an active infection present in either ear

They have any bleeding disorders or take anti-coagulant medication

They have current or previous keloid scar formation on either ear

They are not currently experiencing pain

If in any doubt, check with your doctor first.

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