Dry needling is the insertion of single use sterilised fine needles directly into myofascial trigger points. These trigger points are areas of severe sensitivity and overactivity in muscles and are often described by clients as ‘knots’.
Dry needling isn’t appropriate for everyone and is contraindicated for certain medical conditions or circumstances. Talk to your physiotherapist if this is an appropriate therapeutic intervention for you.
Benefit of Dry Needling
- Relaxing of muscle spasms
- Releasing myofascial trigger points
- Reducing pain
- Reducing inflammation and promoting blood flow
- Stimulating a healing effect