I offer dry needling as a treatment option for people that it may suit,
There’s some similarities between the two practices – which can lead to the confusion. Both methods involve inserting a very fine needle into the skin. However, as much as both methods are amazing in their own right, the two are massively different!
The main difference between traditional acupuncture and dry needling is what the needle is actually aiming to do.
Acupuncture aims to treat the flow of “Qi” (or energy) along ancient traditional Chinese meridians around your body. It can be fantastic for all sorts of illnesses and ailments, from hormonal issues to immune system issues to general health and wellbeing. However, it’s not the same as dry needling.
Dry needling aims work on the muscles themselves to decrease myofascial tension, release that particular muscle and improve musculoskeletal function. It involves inserting a very fine needle into the muscle to create a response that is both therapeutic and alleviating.
When I use dry needling with a patient, I am aiming to:
- Decreases muscle tension
- Release tight or spasmed muscle tissues
- Improving range of motion
- Reduce muscle pain
- Improve mobility
It can be really effective treatment option for tendonitis, muscle spasms, overuse, chronic muscle tightness, referred pain, nerve pain and all sorts of musculoskeletal issues.
With all that being said, if you’re still not a fan of needling, fear not! It’s only a small part of the treatment options I offer and if you’re not keen to try dry needling, there’s still plenty of other ways I can treat your condition.
But if you’re curious about dry needling though, just ask me next time you’re in the clinic.
If you need to book an appointment, you can book online or get in touch with me here.