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Dry Needling

Practitioner performing dry needling on a patient's neck

What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a technique used to treat muscle pain and dysfunction. It involves the insertion of thin, solid needles into specific points in the body (muscle trigger points) which are areas of tight or knotted muscles. It releases the muscle tension and promoting healing of the targeted muscles. 

Physiotherapist performing dry needling on a patient's back.

What conditions can dry needling help with? 

  • Myofascial pain syndrome

  • Sports injuries 

  • Muscle spasms & tightness

Dry needling therapy performed on a patient's shoulder.

Dry Needling vs Acupuncture

Dry needling is a technique used by healthcare professionals to target and release muscle trigger points and alleviate musculoskeletal pain.

 

Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that focuses on restoring the flow of energy along meridians in the body to treat various health conditions.

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