What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling, also known as myofascial trigger point dry needling, is an alternative medicine technique similar to acupuncture.

Dry Needling refers to both drug-free needling of trigger points in the treatment of soft tissues including muscle pain and dysfunction, as well as the treatment of other musculoskeletal pain using sterile disposable acupuncture needles.

What is cupping?

Cupping derives from Chinese medicine and is used as a therapy in which glass cups are applied to the skin along the meridians of the body, creating suction and believed to stimulate the flow of energy.

The pressure created from the suction helps in drawing blood to the specific area and increasing blood flow. The increase in blood flow helps relieve muscle tension, improves blood circulation, and reduces inflammation.

Common conditions that may be helped by osteopathic treatment include:

• Back and neck pain
• Sciatica
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Sporting injuries
• Chronic and acute pain
• Arthritis
• Joint pain (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hips, knees, ankles, foot)
• Repetitive strain injuries
• Headaches/migraines
• Postural problems
• Pregnancy related pains
• Children’s growing pains
• Rehabilitation programs