Precision Relief. Deep Healing. Enhanced Recovery.
At Recovery Physiotherapy, Dry Needling is an advanced, evidence-based technique used to relieve pain, release muscle tightness, and break down deep adhesions in the soft tissue. This minimally invasive treatment targets myofascial trigger points—hyperirritable spots in muscles that can cause local or referred pain and limit movement.
What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles directly into muscle knots (trigger points) or areas of tension without injecting any substance—hence the term “dry.” This process stimulates a healing response in the tissue, increases blood flow, and promotes the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals in the body.
Key Therapeutic Benefits:
- Pain Relief: Rapidly reduces muscular pain caused by trigger points, postural strain, or overuse injuries.
- Breaks Adhesions: Helps break down scar tissue and soft tissue adhesions that restrict movement and cause discomfort.
- Improves Muscle Function: Restores proper muscle activation, strength, and flexibility.
- Speeds Recovery: Accelerates the body’s natural healing process, especially in cases of chronic pain and sports injuries.
- Reduces Inflammation: Supports localized healing by improving circulation and decreasing biochemical irritation.
Conditions Commonly Treated with Dry Needling:
- Chronic muscle pain and stiffness
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Neck and lower back pain
- Shoulder impingement and rotator cuff issues
- Tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, shin splints
- Post-surgical or post-injury muscle tightness
At Recovery Physiotherapy, our certified therapists ensure safe, precise, and effective Dry Needling treatment, customized to your condition and comfort level. Combined with other physiotherapy modalities, dry needling can significantly enhance recovery and restore pain-free movement.