Dry needling is a skilled treatment technique using a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and treat muscle trigger points which are creating pain and discomfort. This technique is highly effective and can be of great benefit for the relief of trigger points. Dry Needling can be done as a solo treatment or can be combined with manual therapy, exercise.

Dry Needling is a highly effective technique to decrease pain caused by trigger point. It does this through causing a twitch response in the muscle which causes the muscle to relax. This results in increased blood flow to the area, lowering concentrations of harmful chemicals surrounding the trigger point, and decreasing electrical activity to the area.

The process will have varying degrees of discomfort based on individual differences. Your physiotherapist will adjust the technique to your level of tolerance. A “twitch” will occur in the muscle when the needle is inserted into the trigger point. This “twitch” is a sign that the treatment was helpful!

Following a session of Dry Needling it is common you may feel muscle soreness, fatigue, and stiffness into the next day.