Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling Benefits for Remedial Massage
- Wise Psychic Counsellor
- Aug 26
- 2 min read
Both Dry Needling and Acupuncture involve the insertion of thin needles into certain parts the body, However the two treatments are very different.
Often used as part of a larger treatment plan, It is widely misunderstood by many patients who liken the procedure to Acupuncture.
The difference between Dry needling also known as Myofascial Trigger Point Dry Needling — a remarkable and completely natural treatment for chronic and acute pain — is that this Technique is performed by using needles inserted into a Muscular Trigger Point or a band of muscle located within larger muscle.
When the needles are inserted into these Trigger Points the therapist will sometimes wind the needle until they elicit a response like a twitch or ache that releases the trigger point and restore the muscle to a more normal function. Needles generally sit for only a few minutes before being removed. Sometimes longer being beneficial during and post the Remedial Treatment, Assisting with the release and restoration of the soft tissue.
Dry Needling is a relatively new treatment to the Western culture that was introduced in the 1980s and used by Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Myotherapist and Remedial Massage Therapists.
Dry Needling in Eastern countries is actually as old as Acupuncture and is often used at the same time during a treatment, Depending on the patients needs. Both treatments are only performed by trained and very skilled therapists.
Acupuncture is different in that, needles are inserted into points along meridian lines. These lines represent the body’s organs, This is based on an ancient Chinese medicine dating back thousands of years.
Acupuncture is based on the idea of balance and restoring proper flow of energy throughout the body.
During an Acupuncture treatment, the needles are usually left in place for approximately 15 to 30 minutes. Acupuncture is used to treat internal ailments, including Digestive problems, Insomnia, Stress, Hormonal imbalances, Headaches and sometimes Muscular Skeletal pain.
Dry Needling is in fact as old as Acupuncture in Eastern countries and is often used at the same time in a treatment depending on the patients needs providing the therapist is trained in both.
Dry needling is used to treat cases of chronic and acute pain within soft tissue without the use of medication, or surgical procedures.
Dry needling is a safe technique for treating many musculoskeletal conditions that include:
Lower Back Pain
Headaches and Muscular strains
Hip Pain
Glute & Sciatic Leg Pain
Tempromandibular Pain (TMJ)
Whiplash & Neck Pain
Tennis & Golfers Elbow
Plantar Faciitus
Achilles Tendonitis
Illiotibial Band Syndrome (VL TPS)
Biceps Tendonitis
Shoulder & Rotator
Source: Aura Remedial Massage
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