Physio Performance, Health & Fitness
Dry Needling
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a technique where acupuncture needles are used to treat muscles experiencing myofascial pain and elicit a healing response. A “dry needle” (needle without medication) is inserted into specific points of the muscle, known as trigger points, in order to relax the muscle and release the pressure built up in that point. Dry needling technique is backed by scientific evidence and is increasingly popular in Physiotherapy due to its numerous health benefits in both pain relief and improving overall wellness.
How Does Dry Needling Help You ?
- Relax spasmed muscles
- Relieve pain and reduce inflammation
- Increase blood flow, repair cell activation and release endorphins.
- Improving overall wellness
Dry Needling is a specialized technique used at our clinic where acupuncture needles are inserted into muscles. It is designed to treat myofascial pain and stimulate a healing response in the body.
The treatment works by inserting a thin needle into specific points in the muscle known as trigger points.
This process helps to relax the muscle, release built-up pressure, and alleviate pain.
It is called “dry” because the needles used do not contain any medication or injection. The therapeutic effect comes from the mechanical stimulation of the muscle tissue itself, not from a drug.
Dry Needling is increasingly popular in physiotherapy due to its numerous health benefits. It is effective for providing pain relief, reducing muscle tension, and improving overall wellness.
A trigger point is a specific area of the muscle where pressure or tension has built up. Inserting a needle into this point helps to release that tension and restore normal muscle function.
Yes. The Dry Needling technique used at Physio Performance is backed by scientific evidence. It is a recognized and effective treatment method within the field of physiotherapy.
Yes, acupuncture needles are used for this treatment. However, the technique focuses specifically on treating myofascial pain and trigger points rather than traditional acupuncture meridians.
Yes, Physio Performance offers expert Dry Needling services at our clinic in Donore Business Park, Drogheda, Co. Louth.
Absolutely. The primary goal of the treatment is to relax the muscle and release pressure. It is an excellent option for anyone suffering from persistent muscle tightness or knots.
You can book your session by calling us at 041-9877059, emailing info@physioperformance.ie, or clicking the “Book Now” button on our website.