Dry Needling

Our physiotherapists and myotherapists are trained in dry needling, and use it extensively along with hands-on treatment.

Dry Needling is a western form of acupuncture using anatomical points rather than Chinese meridians. Needles are inserted into points in muscles characterised by palpable tension called myofascial trigger points. With trigger point needling, the needle stimulates the trigger point to fatigue, with a quick tightening of the muscle often felt. This fatigues the trigger point, causing some post-treatment muscle soreness in most people – not unlike post-exercise soreness.

Generally, this soreness resolves by the next day, though can linger for 48 hours. This is then followed by a deep relaxation of the muscle. The effect initially may last only a few days for chronic tightness, and most trigger points take between three and six sessions to gain long-lasting benefit.