Dry needling is a safe and effective therapy that involves inserting fine needles into specific areas of the body to relieve muscle pain and dysfunction. By targeting tight, knotted areas within muscles it helps to release muscle tension, improve blood flow, reduce pain signals and enhance movement. Widely used by physiotherapists, podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals, it is a trusted treatment for musculoskeletal issues.
The term “dry” needling comes from the fact that no substances are injected. Originally, this technique involved injecting a solution into the muscles, but over time, experts discovered that the same benefits could be achieved with just the needle itself. That’s why we now use “dry” needles. In our clinic, we ensure the highest standards of safety by using only single-use, sterile, and disposable needles.
Dry needling is rooted in Western medicine and focuses on relieving muscular pain and dysfunction rather than traditional Chinese medicine principles which focus on specific energy channels in the body.
There are a number of ways to reduce muscular pains and aches and in order to avail of our dry needling therapy, you will need to book in for a Biomechanical Examination to ensure that this is the right treatment option for you.
For optimal results, our practitioners often integrate dry needling with manual therapy, exercise programs, orthotics and rehabilitation techniques. Dry needling is rarely done as a stand alone treatment, it’s more like an add on therapy to accelerate your healing and get you back to achieving your goals whether it is walking the dog, playing a round of golf or running a marathon!
