When addressing different modalities to help with pain or dysfunction, physiotherapists and chiropractors regularly resort to using a dry needling modality as a very effective way to alleviate pain and promote recovery. Despite sounding intimidating to some people, this form of treatment is a safe and effective method when applied correctly. What Exactly Is Dry…
Joint pain or arthralgia refers to any aches, discomfort or soreness within the joints of your body. Joint pain can be the result of an injury affecting any of the joints structures, including the ligaments, tendons, cartilage, bursae or bones. It can also be a feature of inflammation within the joint such as arthritis, an…
Introduction to dry needling If you’ve ever had a soft tissue injury, you’ve probably had some dry needling done on you as part of your treatment. But what exactly is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a chiropractic and physiotherapy treatment based on the Trigger Point theory of discrete irritable points in skeletal muscle and fascia…
