What is dry needling?

 

Myofascial dry needling uses ultra-fine sterile disposable single use needles to stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points in muscles and connective tissue, helping to alleviate persistent neuromusculoskeletal pain, as well as helping restore range or function in certain conditions.

 

To practice dry needling, a physiotherapist must complete secondary qualifications after completing their degree.

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How does it work?

 

Dry needling is often used to treat myofascial trigger points, which are described as localised hypersensitive spots in a palpable taut band of muscle. These can refer pain in a predictable pattern. These areas are stimulated via the needle, resulting in a reduction or resolution in symptoms.

 

Myofascial trigger points are commonly found in patients with musculoskeletal pain.

 

Dry needling has been shown to immediately increase pressure pain threshold and range of motion, decrease muscle tone, and decrease pain in patients with musculoskeletal conditions.

 

In order to get the most out of the session, dry needling is used with other manual therapy techniques as well as stretching/strengthening and neuromuscular re-education techniques.

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What conditions can it help?

 

Dry needling can often achieve much faster results than other manual therapy techniques - in areas such as acute/chronic neck and back pain, muscle soreness - from postural overload at work to overdoing it at the gym or running. It can help restore range of motion in joints, as well as reducing tension in muscles. It can help reduce long standing pain via altered neuromodulation.

 

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If you would like to try dry needling, please arrange an appointment with Zach by calling (07) 3211 8775 or click here to book online.