Dry Needling

Tired of Living with Aches and Pains? Dry Needling Could Help!

Could You Benefit From Dry Needling?

Have you heard of dry needling? If not, you could benefit! In fact, dry needling is beneficial and pain-free form of physiotherapy.

It has been proven to treat numerous musculoskeletal issues, including acute and chronic injuries, overuse injuries, neck pain, headaches, back pain, sciatica, muscle spasms, muscle strains, tendinitis, knee pain, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and more.

Dry needling is a safe and effective method of treatment provided at Anatomy Physiotherapy Clinic to reduce pain and muscle tension, while simultaneously improving mobility. If you are in Ottawa looking for relief, or if you’d like to gain more information on how dry needling could benefit you, request an appointment at Anatomy Physiotherapy Clinic today! We have 4 convenient locations serving Ottawa, Stittsville, Orléans, Westboro and the surrounding areas.

What can I gain from dry needling?

There is a large variety of musculoskeletal issues that can be treated with dry needling.

When paired with our traditional exercise-based physiotherapy and massage therapy treatments and advanced manual therapy techniques, we have found that the vast majority of our patients achieved their recovery goals they were aiming towards.

After conducting a comprehensive evaluation to assess the nature of your condition, our Ottawa physiotherapist will let you know if dry needling is the best course of treatment for you.

We have used dry needling to treat several diverse conditions, from chronic pain sufferers to athletes experiencing delayed onset muscle soreness.

Will I experience discomfort with dry needling?

Most of our patients report feeling little to no discomfort when undergoing dry needling treatments.

Our highly-trained physiotherapists or registered massage therapists know how to make the process as painless as possible; however, some patients may still experience a “twitch response” with the insertion of the needle.

This is comparable to a quick muscle cramp or ache. The 24-48 hours following a dry needling treatment may also result in muscle soreness, which should go away on its own.

Sore muscles can be treated at home by applying ice and/or heat packs and drinking plenty of fluids.

So, what does dry needling do?

This treatment method is used by our licensed Ottawa physiotherapists or registered massage therapists as a way to relieve pain.

When performing dry needling, our physiotherapist will insert a sterile needle through the skin, into the underlying tendons, ligaments, or muscles that have been affected, in order to relieve pain, decrease muscle tension, and improve mobility.

While it is a common misconception, dry needling is not acupuncture. It is based on a modern scientific study of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems.

While there are some similarities, dry needling is strictly based on Western medicine principles and research.

It provides an environment that enhances the body’s ability to heal, ultimately reducing pain in the process.

Begin with dry needling today

Dry needling can speed up recovery time and allow you to return to your daily life as quickly as possible.

If you are in Ottawa and want to know more about our dry needling services, don’t hesitate to request an appointment at Anatomy Physiotherapy Clinic today. We’ll help you get you started on the path toward recovery!

Call our St. Laurent clinic at 613-680-4477, our Orleans clinic at 613-424-4488, our Westboro clinic at 613-909-8871 or our Stittsville clinic at 613-836-5844 to speak to one of our Ottawa physiotherapists or registered massage therapists. You can also click here to request your appointment online.