Dry Needling

What is Dry Needling?

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Dry needling involves inserting a very fine needle at specific sites throughout the body to relax a muscle. There are some different theories as to how Dry Needling is effective, however it has been clinically shown to cause a small inflammatory response. This will increase blood flow to the area which will deliver nutrients and assist in removing waste by-products. 

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What is Dry Needling helpful for?

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Dry needling can be helpful for many complaints such as:

• Golfers or Tennis Elbow

• Tendon injuries (specifically of the hip and shoulder)

• Muscle Tension

• Lower Back Pain

• Neck pain and headaches

• Rotator Cuff and Shoulder Pain