Dry Needling / Acupuncture
Dry needling can help resolve pain and muscle tension, and will promote healing.
Physio Pros and Wellness
Intro Dry Needling / Acupuncture Special
Introductory Dry Needling / Acupuncture session will include a thorough examination with treatment to follow
The initial assessment will consist of a thorough examination which includes history taking, physical examination, review of any imaging (if applies) and diagnosing. The first treatment session will follow once assessment is complete.
Our clinic provides direct billing to all major insurance companies, so you may not have to pay out of pocket.
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What Is Dry Needling / Acupuncture?
Dry needling is a technique commonly used by Physiotherapists and Chiropractors. It involves inserting a tiny monofilament needle into a muscle(s) in order to release shortened bands of muscles and decrease trigger point activity. This can help resolve pain and muscle tension, and will promote healing.
This is not traditional Chinese acupuncture, but is instead a medical treatment that relies on a medical diagnosis to be effective. Dry needling is a valuable and effective treatment for musculoskeletal pain. Like any treatment, there are possible complications. While complications are rare in occurrence, they are real and must be considered prior to giving consent for treatment.
What To Expect During Dry Needling / Acupuncture treatment
At Physio Pros our top priority is your success. In order to achieve this, we always provide one-on-one treatments in private treatment rooms to provide maximal comfort while delivering our full attention and expertise to our clients.
Dry Needling / Acupuncture treatments will consist of a throughout explanation of this treatment approach, its risks and benefits and expected outcomes.
Treatment will consist of inserting tiny monofilament needles into affected muscles at which point the needles will be connected to elecrto-stimulation to enhance outcomes. This treatment will typically last 12-15 minutes. Once complete a hands-on soft tissue approach will follow incorporating stretching, relaxation.
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Benefits of Dry Needling / Acupuncture
Pain Relief
Dry needling / Acupuncture has been proven to provide significant relief from muscular pain, myofacial tension and ligament pain.
Improved Mobility
After Dry needling / Acupuncture treatment patients see a marked improvement in their mobility, range of motion, and flexibility.
Decreased Muscular Tension
Due to electro-stimulation added to the needling approach, muscles can experience thousands of contractions in a single session. These contractions result in decreased muscular tension and ultimately relaxation.
Improve Circulation
Due to the nature of the treatment, dry needling will naturally increase blood flow to affected tissues.
In many instances a combination of various treatment(s) may provide the best outcomes, which may include: Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, Chiropractic Care, Custom Bracing for affected joints, Cupping or Kinesiotaping.