Dry needling is a treatment technique that uses thin needles inserted into your muscles to help reduce tension, relieve pain and improve function.
Dry needling restores the muscle's ability to contract and relax by releasing muscle tension. When a dry needle is inserted into a tight muscle, it increases blood flow locally, providing the muscle section with fresh oxygen and nutrients while removing toxins. This, in turn, reduces muscle tension and leads to the decompression of the local blood and nerve supply.
Dry needling can be used in conjunction with other treatment modalities during a physiotherapy session.
Since dry needling helps relieve muscle tension as well as improve mobility and function, the treatment can assist with many conditions, including: