Reduce Pain
Dry needling relieves pain by treating muscle trigger points-these are taut bands that develop within a muscle that can occur in cases of both acute and chronic pain (commonly referred to as “knots”)
Reduce Muscle Tension
Dry needling will relax tight muscle bands and increase the range of motion in joints.
Speed up the recovery process/Improve healing
Clients who undergo dry needling therapy experience less pain quickly; in fact, most patients feel the benefits immediately after their first treatment
For example, dry needling can be used to assist in the recovery of acute sprains and strains.
Tissue Regeneration
Dry needling assist in muscle regeneration following injury
Improved Sleep and Relaxation
Many clients often report that they sleep extraordinarily well after a dry needling session. This is due to the release of serotonin during dry needling.
Improves Movement
Research shows that patients undergoing dry needling therapy in conjunction with movement-based therapy, experience more fluid movement. It supports the use of dry needling in elite athletes during a competitive phase with short-term pain relief and improved function in injuries.