Dry Needling

Dry needling is a treatment in which a physiotherapist inserts very fine needles into the tight, painful muscle knots known as trigger points, in order to release the muscle and reduce pain. No medication is injected; the needle itself works directly on the muscle tissue, prompting the knotted fibres to relax and easing the intramuscular spasm at the source of the pain. It is recognised in the international literature as an effective supportive treatment for musculoskeletal and myofascial pain. It suits people with muscle tension and stiffness, restricted movement, chronic muscle pain or reduced sporting performance, and because it can accelerate the start of treatment, it is often used early in a focused rehabilitation programme abroad.