—  dry point needling —

Dry Point Needling is the treatment of muscle pain using acupuncture needles. Th needles are inserted into trigger points within the muscle that illicit a specific pain referral pattern. Dry needling (DN) works by relaxing muscle fibres, reducing pain & restoring normal function. On insertion the body releases endorphins and histamine that help to reduce pain and inflammation.  The beneficial effects include improving joint mobility, restoring muscle strength, reducing muscle pain & even reducing inflamed soft tissues following acute injuries. Along with acute injuries, DN can also help with chronic conditions such as low back pain, neck pain, tension headaches, shoulder pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, golfer’s elbow, tennis elbow, knee pain, ankle sprains, post exercise muscle soreness, plantar fasciitis, muscle tension/strains & joint stiffness.