Dry needling reduces pain caused by musculoskeletal conditions, with effectiveness lasting up to three weeks.
It is a non-invasive therapy, involves precision insertion of thin needles into muscle trigger points, releasing knots, reducing pain, and improving muscle function. This technique, widely used by physiotherapists and healthcare professionals, effectively treats myofascial pain, muscle strains, and chronic discomfort without the use of medications, offering a path to enhanced mobility and well-being.
What are the benefits of Dry Needling?
​Key benefits of Dry Needling include:
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When practiced safely with sterile needles, it is low-risk, with minimal side effects like minor bleeding or bruising.
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Your therapist pinpoints specific trigger points, ensuring precise and effective relief during dry needling sessions.
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Dry needling naturally stimulates your body's healing responses and promotes overall healing throughout the body.
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Research shows dry needling's ability to activate weaker muscles, restoring proper function.
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Experience rapid pain relief, enhanced function, and mobility as your body kick-starts the healing process from the very beginning of treatment.
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Dry needling complements other therapies, like pain management and manual therapy, for holistic healing and function restoration.
Dry needling is the modality of choice when it comes to treating acute injuries, muscle spasms or muscle pattern imbalances. It is very common to initiate dry needling at the beginning of your treatment program in order to break the pain cycle. Once that is achieved, other treatment options are introduced.
What will you feel during Dry Needling Treatment?
Generally, needle insertion is not painful; you might feel a quick, electric shock-like sensation due to the muscle's slight contraction, which is actually a positive response. As the therapist elicits local twitch responses, it's a desirable reaction.
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During the treatment, depending on the dry needling technique, patients often experience limb heaviness or a pleasant sense of relaxation. Some muscle soreness may be felt for up to 24-48 hours afterward. Applying heat or ice, based on the needling site, and staying hydrated typically alleviate the soreness.