1) Dry needling is a form of alternative medicine recognised and used in Sports and Manual Therapy
2) It involves inserting fine, solid needles into points of the body known as trigger points to stimulate healing and pain relief
3) A qualified Physiotherapist is typically the one who performs dry needling
4) Dry needling has been scientifically proven to reduce pain, reduce inflammation and improve range of motion
5) There are minimal risks associated with Dry needling and its effects are generally long lasting.
6) Dry needling is used to treat a variety of conditions, such as low back pain, neck pain, shoulder impingement, tension headaches and migraines.
7) Dry needling can be successful in cases when other treatments have failed.
8) dry needling releases positive neurotransmitters that cause a natural, self healing response in the body
9) Dry needling may reduce the need for medications, such as opiates, NSAID, and muscle relaxants.
10) Dry needling can be used for immediate pain relief
11) There is no medicine injected during Dry Needling, and it doesn’t involve any surgery or exposure to harmful substances.
12) The technique is based on traditional Chinese medicine, and uses the same principles of acupuncture.
13) Dry Needling can help to relax contracted muscles and reduce spasm, allowing for movement and flexibility.
Misconceptions:
1. Dry needling is acupuncture.
2. Dry needling is only beneficial to people with muscle-related pain.
3. Dry needling is very painful.
4. Dry needling can cause nerve damage.
5. Dry needling can create scar tissue.
6. Dry needling can cure chronic pain.
7. Dry needling can cure joint pain.
9. Dry needling can cause infections.
10. Dry needling causes pain with every treatment.
11. Dry needling is unsafe and can cause serious side effects.
12. Dry needling is only for elite athletes and physically active people.
13. Dry needling is similar to massage therapy.
14. Dry needling causes excessive bruising.
15. Dry needling is only available from physiotherapists.
16. Once you start dry needling you have to keep doing it forever.
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