The benefits of Acupuncture

Medical Acupuncture known as ‘dry needling’ uses thin filiform needles to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.

After a dry needling treatment, a patient will experience improvement in their pain levels and range of motion however, it is common to experience muscle soreness and muscle fatigue around the needle site for between 24-48 hours.

Benefits of Dry Needling Include

Decreases pain using natural pain-relief

  • Reduces muscle tension
  • Decrease dysfunctions in skeletal muscle, fascia, and connective tissue
  • Accelerates return to physical activity
  • Enhances athletic performance
  • Increases range of motion and muscle mobility
  • Increases blood flow and healing process
  • Increases relaxation and well-being