DRY NEEDLING
Modern, evidence-based technique for stubborn pain and trigger points.
Dry needling uses thin filiform needles to target myofascial trigger points — hyperirritable spots within a muscle that cause local pain and can refer symptoms elsewhere. It is particularly effective for chronic, stubborn pain that has not responded well to other manual therapy approaches.
Despite the name, dry needling is quite different from traditional acupuncture. It is grounded in Western anatomical and neurophysiological principles, and our physiotherapists use it as a precision tool targeting specific muscles identified during your clinical assessment. The needle elicits a local twitch response in the muscle, which disrupts the trigger point cycle and promotes healing.
At HEXA, dry needling is never used in isolation. It is integrated into a broader treatment plan that includes manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation, and education. Dry needling is most effective when combined with movement-based treatment that addresses the mechanical factors driving trigger point formation.
“Alex is extremely knowledgeable, patient and genuinely cares about your well being. I am now moving without pain and even knocked time off my personal best — because he identifies the root cause, not just the symptom.”
Trigger Point Mapping
Identify the specific muscles and trigger points contributing to pain.
Precise Needling
Fine needles placed into trigger points under careful clinical guidance.
Twitch Response
Local muscle twitch confirms trigger point engagement and release.
Integration
Combined with exercise and manual therapy for lasting results.
Who Is This For?
- ›People with chronic or recurring muscle pain
- ›Athletes with persistent trigger points limiting performance
- ›Patients with tension headaches and neck pain
- ›Anyone with referred pain patterns from muscle trigger points
- ›Those who have not responded fully to massage or manual therapy alone
Key Benefits
- ✓Rapid release of stubborn trigger points
- ✓Reduction in referred pain and muscle tension
- ✓Improved range of motion in affected areas
- ✓Effective for conditions that don't respond to other methods