Dry Needling
Dry Needling
What is dry needling?
What is dry needling?
Dry needling is a relatively new treatment designed to ease muscular pain. Thin, stainless steel needles are inserted into “trigger points” in your muscle or tissue. These points are areas of knotted or hard muscle.
How is it different to Acupuncture?
How is it different to Acupuncture?
Acupuncture involves inserting needles in points in pathways or meridians. Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believe that any disruption in the flow of energy (Qi) through these meridians can cause disease. By inserting needles in these certain points, it is thought to improve the flow of energy and therefore improving health.
Dry needling is used only for muscular pain. The needles are inserted in areas of pain called trigger points.
How can dry needling help?
How can dry needling help?
Reduces trigger point pain
Improves range of motion
Improves muscle recovery from acute and chronic pain
Improves muscle regeneration
Improves sleep and relaxation
Are there any risks or side effects?
Are there any risks or side effects?
Dry Needling is relatively safe. The risks are no more than having a vaccination or a blood test.
After the treatment you may experience drowsiness, fatigue, fainting/nausea, thirst, localised bruising/swelling.
Your Myotherapist will discuss with you your suitability for dry needling prior to your treatment.