Dry needling uses fine acupuncture needles to target active trigger points within muscles to restore muscle function, movement and to relieve pain.
Dry needling has been shown to give an immediate reduction in pain caused by muscle trigger points. It also works to restore mobility and muscle activation patterns. The effects of dry needling are not only local at the muscle but also have effects on nerve pathways in the spinal cord and brain. Through these nerve pathways, dry needling can act to ‘reboot’ muscle activation that has been lost to pain or injury.
Dry needling can improve physical performance in athletes by reducing the muscular stress that accumulates in the body with repetitive exercise. It is a relatively new and safe treatment which works best when used in conjunction with physiotherapy treatment such as mobilisation, targeted stretching and strengthening programs.
Our physiotherapy team have all undergone extra training in dry needling treatment and use this technique to achieve outstanding results.