Dry Needling

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique used in physiotherapy that involves inserting thin needles into specific trigger points or tight bands of muscles to alleviate pain and muscle dysfunction.

While similar to acupuncture, which also uses needles, dry needling differs in terms of its principles and approach.

Unlike acupuncture, which focuses on balancing the body's energy flow, dry needling targets musculoskeletal problems.

By stimulating trigger points, dry needling releases tension, loosen muscles, promotes blood flow, and induces a relaxation response.

This therapeutic intervention has shown promising results in reducing pain and symptoms for various musculoskeletal conditions, including neck and back pain, sciatica, tendonitis, shin splints, muscle tears and headaches.

Research has consistently supported dry needling as an effective treatment modality that aids in improved recovery, providing patients with relief and restoration of normal muscle function.

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Studies:

• Kalichman, L., & Vulfsons, S. (2010). Dry needling in the management of musculoskeletal pain. The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine, 23(5), 640-646.

• Liu, L., Huang, Q. M., Liu, Q. G., Ye, G., Bo, C. Z., Chen, M. J., & Li, P. (2015). Effectiveness of dry needling for myofascial trigger points associated with neck and shoulder pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 96(5), 944-955.