Trigger points

Effective treatment of muscle tension and myofascial pain

Dry needling is a targeted technique for treating painful muscle hardening (trigger points). Thin, sterile needles are inserted directly into the affected muscle to relieve tension and promote blood circulation. This method is carried out by specially trained therapists and ideally complements manual trigger point therapy.

Dry needling

Dry needling therapy in the calf

Dry needling

How does dry needling work?

The needle stimulation triggers a local muscle twitch - a sign that the muscle is relaxing and its metabolic activity is improving. As a result, pain can often be significantly reduced after just a few sessions.

 

Advantages of dry needling:

Targeted release of stubborn muscle stiffness
✔ Promotes blood circulation and metabolism in the muscle
✔ Supports the restoration of muscle strength and function
✔ Complements functional training and stretching perfectly

 

When is dry needling useful?

This method is used in particular for the following complaints:
Chronic muscle tension (e.g. neck, back, shoulders)
✔ Tension headaches & migraines
Tendon irritations such as tennis elbow or runner's knee
✔ Pain caused by poor posture and muscular imbalances
✔ Sports injuries & overuse syndromes

 

Procedure of the treatment:

  1. Medical history & examination - Identification of the affected muscles
  2. Dry needling application - Inserting the needles into the trigger point
  3. Muscle twitching & relaxation - Signs for the activation of healing
  4. Functional training & stretching - Support for long-term regeneration

Difference to acupuncture

While acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling is a scientifically based method that specifically treats muscular trigger points.

When is dry needling not suitable?

❌ Taking blood thinners
❌ Freshly operated areas
❌ Pregnancy (after consultation with the doctor)
Allergies to nickel or latex

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