DRY NEEDLING

Dry needling is a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist, or other certified specialist, using fine needles to penetrate the skin and/or underlying tissues. This is used to affect change in body structures and functions to reduce pain, improve movement and reduce disability. Though a common misconception, dry needling is not the same as acupuncture. Dry needling is based on modern western medicine with regards to the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems.

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Dry needling is becoming an ever more popular treatment as it can provide faster results than other treatment techniques. It can also be used in cases where range is highly limited or when other forms of hands-on treatment may not be as effective or tolerated as well. Following a thorough assessment, our physical therapists will let you know if dry needling may be right for you.