What is Dry Needling What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling is a skilled intervention used by soft tissue therapists who have a high standard of insurance such
as healthcare professionals which include physical therapist, chiropractors, medical physicians, sports therapists.
Dry Needling involves the insertion of a thin filament needle to stimulate the healing process of soft tissues
(muscle "trigger points", fascia, tendons, ligaments, cartilage & Nerve tissue). The result of dry needling is pain
relief and restoration of healthy physiology.
Trigger Point Dry Needling
One of the best techniques for quick and long lasting trigger point deactivation is trigger point dry needling.
Trigger point dry needling, sometimes referred to as medical acupuncture involves the inserting acupuncture
needles into the taut muscle bands of trigger points in order to relieve pain and restricted range of motion.
What are Trigger Points? Does it hurt?
A healthy muscle feels very little discomfort with insertion of this needle. However if the muscle is sensitive and
shortened or has active trigger points within it, the subject will feel a sensation like a muscle cramp
(the " Local twitch Response” LTR).
What is the difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?
The objectives and philosophy behind the use of dry needling by physical therapists is not based on
ancient theories or tenets of traditional Chinese medicine. The performance of modern dry needling by physical therapists is based on Western Neuroanatomy and modern scientific study of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems.
Dry needling is neurophysiological evidence based treatment technique that requires affective manual
assessment of the neuromuscular system. Both Dry Needling and Acupuncture do, however, use the same tool; a solid needle filament
What types of conditions can Dry Needling assist?
● Neck/Back Pain
● Shoulder Pain
● Tennis/Golfers Elbow
● Headaches
● Hip and Gluteal Pain
● Knee Pain
● Achilles Tendonitis/Tendonosis
● Plantar Fasciitis
● Frozen Shoulder
● Acute & Chronic Tendonitis
● Sciatica
● Muscular Strains/Ligament Sprains
● Chronic Pain
● Fibromyalgia
● Knee Cartilage regeneration
● Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
● Athletic Performance
Treatment & Prices
Initial Consultation & Dry Needling £55
On going treatments
60 Minutes £55
Often Dry needling is covered by insurance as part of a larger treatment plan.
