Acupuncture / Dry needling at Wigney Osteopathy Clinic.

 Western Medical Acupuncture, or dry needling 
​is a reinterpretation of Traditional Chinese acupuncture using modern knowledge of anatomy and Physiology.
 
Dry needling can be used to manage chronically painful conditions or to speed up patients recovery from injuries to muscles, tendons or ligaments.
 
There are two distinct types of dry needling,  the first being ‘trigger point technique’. This is when a needle is inserted to a tight or tender point or ‘knot’ in a muscle to alleviate pain.
 
The second works on a process called ‘neuromodulation’. This is where needles are inserted to a muscle or area that is particularly sensitive to pain in chronic conditions. This method works by changing the way the brain and central nervous system interprets pain signals from the affected tissues with a natural analgesic a affect.
 
If it is considered suitable by your practitioner, medical acupuncture may be used as part of your osteopathic treatment, or as a stand-alone treatment option.

Here is a quick summary on the difference of dry needling and acupuncture:
 
Dry Needling

• Needles are placed into or near trigger points.
• Used to relieve pain and to help correct imbalances in muscle movement as well .
• as joint ROM, which may or may not be accompanied by pain.

 
Acupuncture

• Needles are placed on meridians (energy pathways that enable energy to flow through the body).
• Used to help treat a myriad of health conditions. The needles are meant to stimulate the central nervous system to release beneficial chemicals to assist with healing and function.

 
If you would like to book a treatment with dry needling, please contact  admin@wigneyosteopathy.com.au
Mobile: 0419 910 237
 
Author: Dr Sharon Banks

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