DRY NEEDLING

Dry needling is one of many techniques that your Physiotherapist can utilize to assist with your rehabilitation. Dry needling, also known as myofascial trigger point dry needling and intramuscular stimulation (IMS), is a treatment technique whereby a sterile, single-use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle) is inserted into the muscle to release myofascial trigger points (knots in muscle). It can reduce pain and muscle tension, restore muscle activation and strength, and improve mobility. Dry needling is used in physiotherapy in combination with other forms of treatment for lower back pain, neck pain, plantar fasciitis, and many other conditions.