Dry Needling is not acupuncture however it is also a technique that utilises thin, solid filament needles. It is used specifically to treat myofascial trigger points, muscle spasms, or dysfunctional tissue.
– Release myofascial trigger points (muscle knots); – Reduce neck tension – Reduce chronic pain – Improve receovery from muscle injuries – Release nerve impingement – Reduce stress
Dry needling uses a very fine, solid filament needle which is inserted into the skin and muscle and induces injury signals the brain. This initiates a sequence of events to replace or repair the damaged tissue with new, healthy tissue.