Dry Needling Therapy
What is Dry Needling Therapy?
Dry Needling is an invasive procedure performed by certified physiotherapists. The procedure involves the use of a very thin monofilament needle or acupuncture needle, which is inserted into the skin/muscle to treat myofascial pain, movement impairments and to increase range of motion of muscles and ligaments.
Conditions treated by Dry Needling Therapy include:
- Back or neck pain
- Tennis elbow
- Myofascial pain
- Joint problems
- Trigger Points
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shin splints
- Night Cramps
- Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome
- Headaches and migraines
- Shoulder impingement
- Whiplash
- TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
- Tendonitis
- Pelvic Pain
- Sciatica
- Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
- Spinal issues
There are some conditions in which the procedure of Dry Needling should be avoided. These are:
- Varicose veins
- Compromised Immune System
- Patients with Epilepsy
- Acute inflammation
- Tumors
- Infected sites
- Cysts
- Diabetes
- Skin lesions
- Abnormal Psychological state
- Abnormal Bleeding tendency
- Children