Myofascial Dry Needling (also called trigger point dry needling or myofascial trigger point dry needling) is a form of treatment available at the clinic used to treat pain in the musculoskeletal system.
Muscles sometimes develop knotted areas called trigger points. These trigger points are highly sensitive and can be painful when touched. They are often the cause of referred pain (or pain that affects another part of the body). Thin solid needles are inserted throught the skin and into trigger points.
It is important to recognise that Myofascial Dry Needling differs significantly from acupuncture.
Anatomy that can be influenced with Myofascial Dry Needling include fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments, periosteum (the outer layer of bone) and the nervous system.
Clinical Applications
Joint Pain
Disc Pain
Carpal Tunnel
Headaches/Migraines
Myofascial Trigger Points
Sprains/Strains
Tendonitis
Tennis/Golfers Elbow
Frozen Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Injuries
The needles may be placed deeply or superficially, for shorter or longer periods of time, depending on what type of pain is being treated and how long it has lasted. Shorter periods of time would mean that needle would stay in the muscle for seconds, while longer periods could mean 10 to 15 minutes.
Myofascial Dry Needling has been used within the clinic with years of experience, its popularity is growing as more and more patients become aware of the technique and the benefits it provides.