Dry Needling

Dry Needling

Dry Needling is a skilled intervention using a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points and muscular and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.

Dry needling is a technique physiotherapist use to treat pain and movement impairments. The physiotherapist inserts a needle, without medication or injection, into the muscle.

Numerous studies support the use of Dry Needling in cases of myofascial pain syndromes, spasticity as a result of stroke, shoulder pain, lateral epicondylalgia, heel pain, temporomandibular dysfunction, and chronic pain.

What Kind of Needles Are Used?

Dry needling involves a thin filiform needle. The needle penetrates the skin and stimulates underlying myofascial trigger points and the fascia. The needle allows physiotherapists to target tissues they are not able to reach with their hands. The needles used for this therapy are sterile, one-time-use needles.

How does Dry Needling help?

Dry needling is typically used as a part of a larger treatment plan.

• Dry needling can release or inactivate trigger points to relieve pain or improve the range of motion.

• Dry Needling reduces pain

• It helps reduce tightness in muscles

• It promotes healing

• Increases blood flowSpasm

Electro-Dry Needling

Electro-Dry Needling is where a small electric current is passed between pairs of needles. The frequency and intensity of the impulse being delivered, depend on the condition being treated.

It can be more beneficial than traditional Dry Needling because the current delivered through the needle stimulates a larger area than the needle itself. Our therapists at FLEXITUDE have had great outcomes in treating several chronic pain and injuries with Dry Needling. Call us at +91 730 688 5927, at FLEXITUDE, Physiotherapist in Hyderabad to book an appointment for Dry Needling.