We have Chartered Physiotherapists trained in Dry Needling located in our clinics VHI Swiftcare centres. This is offered either individually or as part of combined treatment within a Physio. treatment.
What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling is a much newer technique than acupuncture. 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. It is not Acupuncture. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine, whereas Dry needling is strictly based on Western medicine principles and research.
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 do I know what I need?
Our physiotherapists who practice dry needling will be able to advise you on which approach is most suitable for your condition. We have Chartered Physiotherapists trained in Dry Needling. This is offered either individually or as part of combined treatment within a Physio treatment.
How much does it cost?
A 30 minute dry needling or acupuncture appointment costs €55.
Combined physio and dry needling/acupuncture €55 (30 minutes) time is divided between both as required.
Where are these treatments available?
Dublin
Cork
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