Dry Needling

Dry Needling is a type of alternative therapy used to relieve pain and tightness in muscles. It involves inserting fine filament needles into specific trigger points in muscles, which increases relaxation and resets the muscle to a more relaxed state.

 

Dry Needling can be used for various musculoskeletal conditions and is performed by our qualified Osteopaths.

The side effects are minimal and usually consist of bruising or redness at the insertion point. Dry needling is different from acupuncture in that it focuses on relaxing muscle trigger points, while acupuncture aims to balance energy pathways in the body through the insertion of needles in specific meridian channels.

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Benefits of Dry Needling: 

• Pain Relief: Dry needling can help alleviate pain by releasing tension in the muscles and reducing the pressure on sensitive points.

• Improved Range of Motion: The therapy can help increase mobility and flexibility by releasing tight muscles and improving the function of joints.

• Reduced Muscle Spasms: Dry needling can help reduce muscle spasms by stimulating the muscles to release tension and relax.

• Improved Circulation: The therapy can improve blood flow to the affected area, providing oxygen and nutrients to help with healing.

• Improved Athletic Performance: Dry needling can help athletes perform better by releasing tension in tight muscles, improving range of motion, and reducing the risk of injury.

• Better Sleep: Dry needling can help improve sleep by reducing muscle tension and pain.

• Quicker Recovery: The therapy can help speed up the healing process by releasing tension in the muscles, reducing pain, and improving circulation.

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Dry needling is generally safe and can be used in conjunction with other therapies.

 

Our practitioners use dry needling as one of several techniques to assess and treat your body, and they will always ask for your consent before using it. Some conditions that may benefit from dry needling include back and neck pain, shoulder, elbow, and wrist pain, sciatica, and chronic overuse injuries.