Dry Needling is a very successful medical treatment, which uses very thin needles without any medication (a dry needle) to achieve its aims. Dry Needling is used to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle problems, sinus trouble, headaches, and some nerve problems.
How does it work?
Dry needling (also known as trigger point needling) is a scientifically proven form of treatment to treat trigger points. The needle is inserted into the skin and muscle directly at the myofascial trigger point. A myofascial trigger point consists of multiple contraction knots, which are related to production and maintenance of the pain cycle. When the needle is inserted, very often a local twitch response is experienced. After a dry needling treatment the area in the muscle which has been treated feels much softer and relaxed and the person will feel looser. Very often people find that the pain they experience when a trigger point is being treated, be it local or referring, is a familiar type of pain or ache that they have. Different types of massage and manual therapies have proven to deactivate and relief the tender areas and pain which allowed the person to feel looser and less tight in their muscles.
How is it different to acupuncture?
There are many similarities and many differences between acupuncture and dry needling. Dry Needling is a much newer technique than acupuncture. It is not Acupuncture. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine, whereas Dry needling is strictly based on Western medicine principles and research. One method does not suit all, so let us guide you to what is the best for you and your condition. We have Chartered Physiotherapists trained in either Dry Needling or Acupuncture. This is offered both individually or as part of combined treatment within a physio treatment.
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How much does it cost?
A 30 minute dry needling appointment costs €55.
Where are these treatments available?
Dry Needling is offered at the following clinics:
- Barrow Street
- Temple Bar
- Drumcondra
- Raheny
- Ranelagh
- Cork – Blackrock
- Cork – Mallow
- Cork – Patrick’s Quay
Acupuncture is offered at the following clinics:
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