Dry Needling
Your first appointment will be no different from an osteopathic consultation and evaluation. You will be asked specific questions related to your particular activities or sports or even to demonstrate some movements. Your diagnosis and treatment plan will be discussed with your therapist, who will determine if dry needling is appropriate for you.
Dry needling is a procedure where fine needles or acupuncture needles are inserted into the skin and muscle for therapeutic gain. It is aimed at the trigger points in the skeletal muscle, which are hypersensitive areas, usually within a taut band of muscle fibres which can give rise to pain and dysfunction in the tissues. Targeting trigger points through dry needling may be beneficial to release mild to moderate muscle pain, reduce muscle tension or improve range of motion. Physical therapists wear gloves and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when dry needling. Only sterile needles are used for dry needling treatments.