Dry Needling
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling is a technique Physiotherapists use for the treatment of pain and movement impairments. The technique involves a ‘dry’ needle, one without medication or injection, which is inserted into painful or dysfunctional parts of the muscle.
Other terms commonly used to describe Dry Needling include Medical Acupuncture and Intramuscular Manual Therapy.
The Dry Needling used in Physiotherapy, while using a similar needle, is different to the Acupuncture used in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Dry needling uses a different technique and theory which is evidenced in Western Medical journals such as the Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies. Click here if you want to read more about the differences between Dry Needling and Acupuncture.
All of Physio 101’s Physiotherapists are highly trained in Dry Needling with many years of experience.
There are no additional charges for dry needling, it is included in the standard session rate.
Dry Needling FAQs
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If a twitch response is illicited, you will feel a cramp sensation or your muscle twitching. But don’t worry, this is normal!
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It is shown to release acetylcholine from the muscle, normalise muscle tone, improve range, decrease pain and increase pain threshold.
Click here to read more!
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You may experience temporary muscle soreness, typically lasting 24-48 hours after treatment, but this can vary from person to person!
There may also be some minor bleeding or bruising around the needle insertion site, but don’t be alarmed! Your practitioner should advise you on how to minimise/manage this.
If you have any questions or experience other side effects, please discuss this with your practitioner.
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