Acupuncture (dry needling)
What is it?
Dry needling is a popular modern treatment designed to ease musculo-skeletal pain. It is an alternative medicine technique derived and adapted from acupuncture.
Benefits
- Provides relief for muscular pain and tightness
- Improves flexibility and increases range of movement
- Eases pain from injuries and can ease fibromyalgia pain
Does it hurt?
On occasion you may feel some discomfort when the fine needle is inserted, or you may feel a slight contraction when the needle is tweaked. But most people are surprised by then lack of pain that is felt
