Dry Needling
Dry needling is the use of acupuncture needles to deactivate trigger points in muscles and also to stimulate healing in tendons, muscles and ligaments.
Alewyn could use dry needling as part of his treatment for any soft tissue condition and often for the treatment of headaches and neck pain. You will always have the choice to opt for dry needling, if indicated, or not.
Common conditions treated
- Neck or back pain
- Tennis elbow
- Headaches and migraines
- Joint problems
- Tendonitis
- Trigger points
- Whiplash
- Myofascial pain
- Pelvic pain
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shin splints
- Shoulder impingement
- Spinal issues
- TMJ Disorder
The benefits of dry needling
When used to treat these certain conditions, dry needling can have many benefits. These include:
- Relief from pain and discomfort
- Can help accelerate recovery
- Improved range of movement
- Improved function
What to expect
During the procedures, Alewyn uses acupuncture needles to release certain trigger points to relieve pain or increase range of motion. These needles are short, fine, stainless steel needles. The needles get placed in “trigger points” in certain tissues or muscles. These trigger points are areas of hard or knotted muscle.
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Contact Information
- 12 Molteno Road, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, 8001
- [email protected]
- 021 423 6043
- Mon - Thu: 8.30-17.00
