Dry Needling

Dry needling involves inserting a sterile, fine filament needle into a myofascial trigger point to help restore muscle function, reduce pain, and improve movement patterns.

But what can it address?

1. Mechanical Pain: Improve motor recruitment, restore joint stability, and reduce soft tissue impingement on nerves.

2. Chemical Pain: Manage recurrent inflammation that contributes to ongoing mechanical pain.

3. Neurogenic Pain: Long-term trigger points can contribute to central and peripheral sensitisation, which dry needling can help address.

What does the dry needling experience feel like?

The experience varies depending on tissue condition, but it is often described as a dull ache or bruised sensation. A local twitch response may occur during treatment. After the session, the muscle may feel heavy or achy for 30 minutes up to 72 hours.