Dry Needling

Dry needling

Dry Needling can be an effective method for treating myofascial muscular pain. During Dry Needling, a sterile filiform needle is inserted directly into a muscular trigger point, this subsequently has the effect of relaxing muscle spasm and pain associated with muscular trigger points.

Dry Needling is a specialist service that will be used following a thorough needs analysis consultation.

FAQ’s

Are the needles sterile? Yes, all our needles used are sterile

Is the procedure painful? Most patients do not feel the insertion of the needle. The local twitch response elicits a very brief (less than a second) painful response. Some patients describe this as a little electrical shock; others feel it more like a cramping sensation.

What side effects can I expect after the treatment? Most patients report being sore after the procedure. The soreness is described as muscle soreness over the area treated and into the areas of referred symptoms. Typically, the soreness can last up to 3 days

How long does it take for the procedure to work? Typically, it takes several visits for a positive reaction to take place.

Possible Benefits:

• Assist with pain management
• Restore movement at a joint if inhibited by myofascial trigger point