Very small steel needles are placed into the skin during acupuncture treatments to activate particular body locations.
The aim is to treat a medical issue or symptom, such as pain. The technique is derived from conventional Chinese medicine. Its usefulness for some illnesses has been supported by scientific investigations.
Dry needling treats muscle tissue with the goal of relieving pain, deactivating trigger points, and restoring function. It is rarely a stand alone procedure. Rather, it is often part of abroader physiotherapy approach that in corporates other traditional physiotherapy intervention sintoits treatment.
Benefits
- Improves range of motion
- Eases muscle tension
- Speeds up recovery
Conditions Treated
- Joint issues
- Issues with the disc
- Tendinitis
- Headaches of the tension-type and migraine variety
- Difficulties with the jaw and mouth
- Whiplash
- Diseases involving repetitive movements
- Spinal issues