Dry Needling is the insertion of fine thin acupuncture needles into the painful area of a muscle, ligament, or fascia with the goal of restoring muscle tension and function. It is used to encourage a mini-inflammatory response that results in an increase of blood flow to the injured area, causing more efficient healing and tissue repair!
It can be used directly into knotted muscles or areas of tightness, that are also known as myofascial trigger points. When applying Dry Needling, the needle is inserted into the heart of the trigger point and can be manipulated in various ways to stimulate the tissue to achieve the desired outcome.
We try to unload the strain of the tight tissue and decrease the tension in the muscle group by deregulating the neural system (as in going back to its normal response mechanism), to achieve overall muscle relaxation and better functional movement.
Dry Needling treatment is executed in a safe, effective and efficient way that should not be uncomfortable for the patient, and the patient eventually has the decisive vote on deciding on the application. It should always be preceded by a thorough assessment and diagnostic reasoning, after which the therapist can decide whether you are in need of a mild, strong or vigorous treatment. Over the years, Dry Needling has evolved from being a supplement to therapy to being considered a technique in its own right. It is a brilliant tool that is part of any great physiotherapists tool kit!
Both practices insert needles into the skin and claim to treat pain, but that’s where the similarities end. Acupuncture uses a person’s energy flow or Chi to treat the discomfort or pain, whereas Dry Needling is designed to stimulate trigger points or muscles that are irritable.
If you have any enquiries regarding our Dry Needling services, please call our clinic to speak to one of our capable therapists, or click one of the buttons below to make an instant booking!
Castle Hill
phone: (02) 9680 2422
fax: (02) 9184 3300
castlehill@themovementclinicsydney.com.au
Shop 701, Level 3, Castle Towers,
14 Old Castle Hill Road
Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Marsden Park
phone: (02) 9627 1610
fax: (02) 9184 3300 marsdenpark@themovementclinicsydney.com.au
Office Medical 7,
101 Elara Boulevard,
Marsden Park, NSW 2765
Castle Hill
phone: (02) 9680 2422
fax: (02) 9184 3300
castlehill@themovementclinicsydney.com.au
Shop 701, Level 3, Castle Towers,
14 Old Castle Hill Road
Castle Hill, NSW 2154
Marsden Park
phone: (02) 9627 1610
fax: (02) 9184 3300 marsdenpark@themovementclinicsydney.com.au
Office Medical 7,
101 Elara Boulevard,
Marsden Park, NSW 2765
