Dry needling is the technique of inserting an acupuncture needle into the muscle, for the purpose of releasing myofascial trigger points to relieve pain and simultaneously improve range of motion.
Benefits
- Increase of blood flow
- Release of endorphins
- Reduction of edema
- Reduction of pain
- Improved range of motion
Indications include, but are not limited to
- Back pain
- Sciatica
- Cervical syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Headache / Migraine
- Myalgia
- Stiff joints
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Piriformis syndrome
- Osteoarthritis