Explainer
How dry needling works
In this therapy, tiny monofilament needles are pushed gently through your skin across the affected part of your body. These needles stimulate problem points, reducing pain and pressure, and restoring movement and flexibility. Dry needle therapy can help tackle the symptoms of a wide range of nerve, muscle and joint conditions.
The precise placement of the needles allows our practitioners to target areas of muscle, tendon, ligament and other tissue in a way that other treatments cannot. And our use of ultrasound technology allows us to be even more accurate in pinpointing the location where issues originate.
The benefits
- Pain relief apparent immediately after treatment.
- Helps restore bodily movement and function.
- Can embed protective mechanisms to reduce future symptoms.
- Precise, targeted intervention that harnesses the body’s own natural system without drugs.
FAQs
A diverse range of issues can be improved through this therapy, including lower back pain, neck pain, muscle strain and tension headaches. It can also help to reduce the symptoms of pathologies such as knee osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rotator cuff syndrome and piriformis syndrome, among many others.
While there are some similarities – particularly the insertion of fine needles to improve health – they are very different approaches. While acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine based on ancient ideas, dry needle therapy is a modern approach built on Western medical understanding. We assess your physical condition in a scientific way to identify issues and apply the technique accordingly.
This intervention is best suited for a range of chronic conditions but might not be the right option for more acute medical pathologies. In your initial consultation, an experienced therapist will assess your specific circumstances and explain how this treatment (or other alternatives) could work for you, so you can make an informed choice.
The number and frequency of dry needle treatment sessions we recommend depends on a number of factors. These include the nature and severity of your pain or tension, and how responsive your body is to your first treatment. Usually, you’ll feel an immediate benefit immediately after your initial session but we often recommend follow-up sessions to reinforce the results.
"I am so very happy with my progress towards complete recovery from my rotator cuff injury. I have been working with Jonathan since the beginning of December. He has answered my questions honestly and completely, given me exercises (both in-house and for home) to focus on specific areas of concern."
Vicki
"Very welcoming and upbeat practice! Jonathan has extensive knowledge and expertise with rehabilitative techniques and ensures the client understands his patient-focused treatment plans. I will need back surgery but will not hesitate to call Elevate when I am ready to complete my recovery."
Susan K
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