We will soon be providing dry needling at our clinic too. This modality can release tension and reduce pain by stimulating trigger points. Triggers points are areas of increased muscle activity which is often associated with discomfort or pain, or a tightness in the muscle / tissues. The insertion of needles increases localised blood flow and encourages the body to produce natural pain-relieving chemicals and therefore reduce local and referred pain. Dry needling can also reduce inflammation and increase range of motion / movement in joints.
