DRY NEEDLING

Dry needling involves inserting extremely thin, sterile needles into myofascial trigger points. Commonly called knots, myofascial trigger points are found in muscles and fascia and can cause tightness and/or localised pain.

While it may seem that dry needling is very similar to acupuncture – the treatment is quite different. In acupuncture, needles are inserted into specific sites (acupuncture points) along the body’s meridians to clear energy blockages and facilitate the flow of qi (energy) through the individual.

In dry needling, needles are inserted directly into myofascial trigger points to relieve tension, reduce pain and improve function. This technique is much more specific and we have found it to be very effective in relieving certain conditions in our patients.