Dry Needling
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Dry needling, sometimes referred to as myofascial needling, is becoming an increasingly popular treatment of musculoskeletal pain. It is a treatment technique whereby single-use, fine needles (acupuncture needles) are inserted into the muscle to assist with decreasing pain and improving function through the release of myofascial trigger points these are found in the knots in the muscles.
The formation of trigger points is a protective and physiological response of the body where there is the presence of potential or actual muscle damage and this causes the creation of a taut band within the muscles. They are thought to occur where there is a sustained muscle imbalance and they contribute to continued localised and referring pain. When you have a skilled therapist they can seek out the trigger points through palpation and then with consent insert needles at specific sites, to stimulate a mechanical response of the surrounding tissues which causes physiological and psychological response in helping to ease the trigger point. |
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Dry needling is very rarely used solely on its own, it will always be used in conjunction with other manual therapy methods like massage, stretching and even targeted exercises.
Dry needling can be used to increase range of motion, reduce pain, encourage healing of the tissues that may be due to muscle tightness, muscle damage or scar tissue. Dry needling may also treat:
In some cases dry needling can cause a small bit of bleeding and bruising but it will be minimal and is a normal response for some people.
If you would be interested in trying dry needling, you can do so by booking an appointment with our remedial massage therapist, Alice, by calling us on 0450 062 223, or click 'Book Online' at the bottom of this page.
Dry needling can be used to increase range of motion, reduce pain, encourage healing of the tissues that may be due to muscle tightness, muscle damage or scar tissue. Dry needling may also treat:
- Joint problems
- Tendonitis
- Migraine and tension-type headaches
- Jaw and mouth problems (such as temporomandibular joint disorders or TMD)
- Whiplash
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI, such as carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Spinal problems
- Pelvic pain
- Swelling
- Acute injuries
- Chronic Injuries
In some cases dry needling can cause a small bit of bleeding and bruising but it will be minimal and is a normal response for some people.
If you would be interested in trying dry needling, you can do so by booking an appointment with our remedial massage therapist, Alice, by calling us on 0450 062 223, or click 'Book Online' at the bottom of this page.