Best Dry Needling near me in Westfort, Thunder Bay

Yes, some dry needling providers are open on Sundays. Browse Fresha to find practitioners near you with Sunday availability.

Dry needling involves the insertion of fine needles into the skin and muscle tissue to reduce muscular and trigger-point pain.

The insertion of needles stimulates blood flow and cellular repair, however dry needling is likely to cause your muscle to cramp and twitch involuntarily. This is normal, and known as the local twitch response.

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Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medicine which has been around for centuries, unlike dry needling which has only been available in recent years. Both acupuncture and dry needling see thin needles inserted into the skin or muscle to treat pain. However, dry needling is only used to treat muscular pain, whereas acupuncture treats a range of physical and psychological conditions, and clears blockages in the body’s energy flow (qi) to improve overall health.

Evidence isn’t conclusive, but dry needling is believed to be effective in reducing mild to moderate muscle pain.

Sports therapists and physiotherapists use dry needling for a wide range of sports injuries. Browse and book sports-focused dry needling providers near you on Fresha.