What it is
Not to be confused with acupuncture (Chinese medicine), dry needling involves inserting fine needles into trigger points, painful muscle knots. "Dry" because nothing is injected into the muscle. It has been found to reduce muscle spasm and pain.
A 2014 study found it effective for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), reducing pain and increasing range of motion.
Included in your treatment
Dry needling is part of your normal treatment session at Taylor-Watson Chiropractic, some clinics charge extra for it. It is only done when appropriate and when you are happy to have it, as with all treatment here.
Common questions
Does dry needling hurt?
Most people find it less painful than deep tissue massage. You can always opt out of any technique.