Acupuncture or Dry needling is an invasive procedure in which a fine needle is inserted into the skin and muscle directly at a myofascial trigger point. A myofascial trigger point consists of multiple contraction knots, which are related to the production and maintenance of the pain cycle.
During acupuncture at our sports therapy clinic nerve endings are stimulated and various hormones are released, e.g. endorphins and encephalins, which have a calming effect on the body and can stimulate healing. Acupuncture needles also work by releasing contracted muscles which are pressing on nerve endings and so causing pain
Acupuncture (Dry needling) can be used for a variety of musculoskeletal problems. Muscles are thought to be a primary contributing factor to the symptoms. Such conditions include, but are not limited to neck, back and shoulder pain, arm pain (tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, golfer’s elbow), headache to include migraines and tension-type headaches, jaw pain, buttock pain and leg pain (sciatica, hamstrings strains, calf tightness/spasms).
The treatment of muscles has the greatest effect on reducing pain mechanisms in the nervous system.
There is also evidence to support that Acupuncture relieves and helps manage mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. With modern day living it is easy to get caught up in the stresses of each day. We can help you feel more relaxed and capable of dealing with your stress.
If you would like to arrange an appointment , please contact us and we will be happy to help you with an Acupuncture treatment.
