What Is Dry Needling And How Does It Help?
We are sure you must have heard about a technique called dry needling. If you have never seen it before, you would wonder what it is. Or if someone has suggested you this, you would ask if it is the right thing for you. We know the name and the sound of the technique may sound intimidating, dry needling is safe, minimally discomforting and often an effective technique for patients with some musculoskeletal presentations. So let us see what dry needling is and how does it help us? Dry needling in Adelaide is performed by trained and skilled therapists who are certified to perform this procedure. During the procedure, a thin monofilament needle penetrates the skin and treats underlying muscular trigger points to manage muscle pain and movements. What are these trigger points? A trigger point is a tight band or local contracture in a muscle fiber that can disrupt body’s function, restrict movements, cause pain or local tenderness. When dry needling is applied to a dysfunctional muscle