Female patient lying facedown on therapy table receiving dry needling treatment on her upper back and neck.

Dry Needling In Etobicoke, ON

Dry needling is a safe and effective method of treatment provided by your expert healthcare provider at Physio In The Six Inc. to reduce pain and muscle tension, while simultaneously improving mobility. 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, hip pain, fibromyalgia, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and more.

If you are in Etobicoke looking for pain relief, or if you’d like to gain more information on how dry needling could benefit you, request an appointment today!

Why Do Physiotherapists Use Dry Needling?

Acupuncture is known to facilitate the release of natural painkillers (endorphins) and natural anti-inflammatories resulting in a physiological response. By reducing pain and inflammation and decreasing muscle tone, acupuncture is a modality used to restore proper functional movement patterns.

Research suggests that dry needling is extremely effective in reducing myofascial restrictions resulting in dysfunctional movement patterns of the joints and muscles. It is used to reduce muscle tension and/or tone and is also used as well as a pain management strategy.

Our Etobicoke physiotherapists in Physio In The Six Inc. who implement acupuncture/dry needling are all highly trained, certified, and rostered to perform this activity with the College of Physiotherapists.

Why should I choose dry needling?

There are a variety of musculoskeletal issues that can be treated with dry needling. When dry needling is applied to your muscles and tissues, it can decrease tightness, increase blood flow and reduce local and referred pain. When combined with our advanced manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercises, we have found our patients quickly achieved the desired pain-free goals they were aiming towards.

After conducting a comprehensive evaluation to assess the nature of your condition, our Etobicoke 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 dry needling hurt me?

Most of our patients report feeling little to no discomfort when undergoing dry needling treatments. Our highly-trained physiotherapists 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, HOW DOES IT WORK?

This treatment method is used by our licensed physiotherapists in Etobicoke as a way to relieve pain. When performing dry needling, our physical therapist 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.

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Dry needling is an effective method for alleviating pain and can speed up recovery time and allow you to return to your daily life as quickly as possible. Performed by a licensed and experienced practitioner at Physio In The Six Inc.

Book an appointment and find out how this form of treatment may be able to support your optimal well-being. We’ll get you started on the path toward recovery!

Your Next Steps…

  1. Request An Appointment

  2. Receive A Custom Treatment Plan

  3. Work Hard and Progress In Your Recovery

  4. Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!

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