What is Dry Needling Therapy?
Dry needle therapy, also known as dry needling physical therapy, is a specialized technique performed by trained physiotherapists. It involves inserting very fine, sterile needles into specific points in the muscles or skin to relieve myofascial pain, improve movement, and enhance the flexibility of muscles and ligaments. This method helps release muscle tension and restore normal function.
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