Dry Needling
What is dry needling?
Dry needling is also known as Trigger Point Therapy whereby very thin, flexible and sterile needles are used to stimulate change in the neural, fascial and muscular systems to resolve any issues with muscles movement, pain and spasms.
This technique involves the use of the needles directly inserted into the trigger points to improve the ability of the muscle to contract and release. Therefore, improving the overall function of surrounding muscles, joints, nerves and vessels.
How can dry needling help?
Common conditions treated with dry needling but are not limited to include:
- Acute or chronic trigger point pain
- Upper/lower back pain
- Shoulder pain
- Headaches
- Gluteal pain
- Tendinopathies including; tennis elbow, golfer's elbow and achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Neck pain
- Fibromyalgia
Do you need further training in dry needling?
Yes, our allied healthcare practitioners have taken further studies to implement this therapeutic technique into their treatment.