What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a targeted therapy for musculoskeletal problems, neuromuscular dysfunction, muscle imbalances, and pain syndromes.
Treatment is specifically aimed at muscular pain, myofascial pain syndrome, hypertonic and tender muscles, overuse injuries, painful tendons, tender ligaments, and more.
Conditions We Treat
Many muscular-related conditions are thought to be a primary contributing factor to pain and other symptoms. Dry needling can help with:
- Neck & back pain
- Shoulder & arm pain
- TMJ & jaw pain
- Tennis & golfer's elbow
- Headaches & migraines
- Sciatica & leg pain
- Pelvic & buttock pain
- Carpal tunnel
- Hamstring strains
- Calf tightness & spasms
- Frozen shoulder
- Joint inflammation
Benefits of Dry Needling
Does Dry Needling Hurt?
Usually, no. Our practitioners endeavour to make the process as painless as possible. You may feel a mild twitch or tenderness when the needles are inserted, and for a few hours afterwards.
The process is considered less painful than remedial massage therapy when applied to extremely tender areas or for patients sensitive to touch.
What Is Trigger Point Dry Needling?
Dry needling uses either solid filiform needles or hollow-core hypodermic needles, inserted directly into trigger points and muscle bundles to act as a stimulant from underneath the skin.
The process—with or without Myotherapy Massage—helps increase circulation and blood flow, speeding up repair of the area and its surrounding tissues.
What Does It Do?
Dry needling of a trigger point elicits an involuntary reflex in the muscle fibres, forcing blood, oxygen, and inflammation into the muscle.
The nerve endings are stimulated, resulting in reduced pain and release of tension—the same response achieved with non-invasive trigger point therapy and deep tissue massage.