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Dry Needling
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling uses the same needles as acupuncture but is a slightly different approach. Acupuncture is Chinese medicine and dry needling is more western. Whilst acupuncture targets acupressure points and meridians, dry needling targets trigger points and fascia. East meets West on the same human body! Dry needling can be very effective at releasing stubborn trigger points and tight areas. The needle causes a muscle twitch which promotes the relaxation of it thus reducing pain and increasing range of motion. It also promotes blood flow to the area and thus promotes healing. The needles are very thin and often you won’t feel them. It is called ‘Dry’ needling because the needles are not injecting anything.
How Can Dry Needling Benefit You?
- Pain Relief: By releasing tight painful trigger points in muscles.
- Joint pain relief: by releasing tight muscles, fascia around a joint.
- Regain range of motion: by releasing tight muscles around a joint
- Lower back pain relief: this is often caused by tight gluteal muscles which can be released with needles.
Is Dry Needling Right For You?
Dry needling can work on most people but best avoided in young children, pregnant ladies, those with a compromised immune system and if you are taking blood thinners. If you are very afraid of needles (this is common) talk to your therapist about it so there is understanding.
Book Your Dry Needling Session
Ready to experience the benefits of Dry Needling? Book your session with Katie and take a step towards improved health and vitality.
While my treatments are available for individual booking, I often combine various approaches, including massage, dry needling, cupping, hot stones therapy, and craniosacral therapy, to create a holistic treatment tailored to your unique needs. If you prefer to stick with just one service, let me know, and I will ensure your session is customised to meet your preferences.
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I am currently suffering with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome which Causes constriction of the nerves in my shoulder, chest and arm! Since going to see Katie, she has worked wonders by releasing tight muscles in my neck and shoulders which relate to this condition! The pain had reduced immensely! Katie is so knowledgable and explains things so clearly that I can understand what is actually happening within my body.
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After 6 one hour treatments which included amazing muscular massage and acupuncture the pain is now only minor and rotational movement is excellent.
Katie is most professional in her approach of understanding individual issues and I would fully recommend engaging her services.Katie, your customer service is excellent. You have have taken time to understand my problem and to listen. Your diagnostic skills and follow up treatment has been amazing, and all exercises have proved beneficial and any advice that I was given will so useful to me in the long term. Thank you.
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