If you have answered Yes to any of the questions above then Dry Needling can help you. Dry Needling helps to ease long term tightness in muscles which in turn gives pain relief. Louise and her Team have been practising Dry Needling for almost 2 decades. We have 3 Physiotherapists who specialise in this technique. They are experienced in Deep Dry Needling and practice it every day successfully in the clinic for neck pain, back pain, shoulder pain, knee pain and tight muscles such as hamstrings, quads, IT Band’s, calves and much more. They have excellent results with Dry Needling and have helped all ages and different types of injuries.
Dry Needling is a very successful medical treatment used to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle problems, headaches and some nerve problems. It is very effective for treating myofascial trigger points. Myofascial trigger points are tender nodules within bands of muscle and may cause muscle weakness and stiffness, reduced movement and local or referred pain.
You will be given an information leaflet before you decide to have dry needling that will explain the procedure. A very thin needle is inserted directly into the trigger point in the muscle. You will feel a pin prick sensation. You may also feel a muscle ache and a muscle twitch. These are normal and good sensations. A local twitch response is the key element in deep dry needling. It signals that the needle has reached that part of the trigger point that will be most therapeutically effective.
Dry Needling is a very successful medical treatment used to treat pain and dysfunction caused by muscle problems, headaches and some nerve problems. It is very effective for treating myofascial trigger points. Myofascial trigger points are tender nodules within bands of muscle and may cause muscle weakness and stiffness, reduced movement and local or referred pain.
It may be a sore treatment technique for some people. You may have a little bruising around the needle site and some people can feel tired after the treatment. It is used in conjunction with soft tissue work, stretching and rehabilitative exercises. Afterwards you will feel reduced tightness and pain in the muscle.
If you feel this treatment technique may help you, you have two options. If you have any questions and would like to learn more about Dry Needling and its suitability for you then you can schedule a call with one of our Dry Needling specialists. They will guide you in the right direction to help you find the best treatment for your problem area and answer any questions you may have.
Alternatively, you can book a Dry Needling appointment online below or call our Front Desk Team on the number above.
Louise established the “Louise O’Rourke Physio & Pilates Newcastle” practice in 2013 with the primary aim of providing a whole body approach to our clients’ well being. To achieve this we incorporate a range of Physiotherapy treatments and Pilates ensuring successful results for our clients and continued improvements to their health.