It is a technique used by Physical Therapists to break up adhesions and trigger points to reduce muscle spasms, inflammation, pain and increases the range of motion and tissue healing. During a treatment, the therapist will insert a thin filiform needle into a muscle at certain points in the body. The needle is gently stimulated, the muscle will twitch and then relaxes as a result.
Dry Needling can be used for low back pain, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, pulled hamstring, rotator cuff injuries, sciatica, headaches and more!