Dry Needling
Dry needling is a technique that is effective and efficient in the treatment of muscular pain and myofascial dysfunction. Dry needling was developed by Dr. Chan Gunn and is extremely effective for relaxing overactive muscles containing trigger points.
The treatment involves needling of a muscle's trigger points, a sensitive area within a taut band of a skeletal muscle that is painful on compression or muscle contraction. The approach is based on Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles. Dry needling should not to be confused with the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique of acupuncture. However, the same needles are used in both. Dry needling is based purely on treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and is not used for treating other conditions as TCM is.
Conditions that may benefit from dry needling:
Are there any side effects to Dry Needling?
Side effects may vary among individuals. Most people experience no side effects but sometimes some mild muscle soreness or skin bruising may follow a treatment.
For more information on this form of treatment please ask your practitioner.
Dry needling is a technique that is effective and efficient in the treatment of muscular pain and myofascial dysfunction. Dry needling was developed by Dr. Chan Gunn and is extremely effective for relaxing overactive muscles containing trigger points.
The treatment involves needling of a muscle's trigger points, a sensitive area within a taut band of a skeletal muscle that is painful on compression or muscle contraction. The approach is based on Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles. Dry needling should not to be confused with the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique of acupuncture. However, the same needles are used in both. Dry needling is based purely on treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and is not used for treating other conditions as TCM is.
Conditions that may benefit from dry needling:
- Acute/Chronic injuries
- Headaches
- Neck/Back pain
- Tendonitis
- Muscle Spasms
- Sciatica
- Hip/Knee pain
- Muscle strains
- "Tennis/Golfer's Elbow"
- Overuse injuries
Are there any side effects to Dry Needling?
Side effects may vary among individuals. Most people experience no side effects but sometimes some mild muscle soreness or skin bruising may follow a treatment.
For more information on this form of treatment please ask your practitioner.
