{"id":4501,"date":"2026-08-21T10:02:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:02:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/?page_id=4501"},"modified":"2026-08-21T10:02:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T10:02:09","slug":"dry-needling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/dry-needling\/","title":{"rendered":"Dry Needling"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"4501\" class=\"elementor elementor-4501\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dd418e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9dd418e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ecbd1ab e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ecbd1ab\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-605f3da e-con-full 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href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/foot-and-ankle-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Foot and ankle clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4064\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hand-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hand therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4065\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tmj-jaw-pain-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">TMJ (jaw pain) physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4066\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/vestibular-dizziness-vertigo-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Vestibular physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4067\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/chronic-pain-management\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Chronic pain management<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4068\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fibromyalgia-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fibromyalgia rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4069\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/hypermobility-eds-hsd-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Hypermobility (EDS\/HSD) clinic<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4073\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Specialist Rehabilitation<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4074\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/stroke-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Stroke rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4075\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cardiac-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cardiac rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4076\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/parkinsons-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Parkinson&#8217;s rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4077\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/multiple-sclerosis-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Multiple sclerosis rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4078\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/neurological-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Neurological rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4079\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/orthopaedic-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Orthopaedic rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4080\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/joint-replacement-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Joint replacement rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4081\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/fracture-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Fracture rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4082\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/falls-prevention\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Falls prevention<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4083\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4084\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/elderly-rehabilitation-frailty-programme\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Elderly rehabilitation (frailty programme)<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4085\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cancer-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cancer rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4086\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/long-covid-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Long COVID rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4087\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/respiratory-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Respiratory physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4088\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/amputee-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Amputee rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4089\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Health<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4090\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/womens-health-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Women&#8217;s health physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4091\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pelvic-floor-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pelvic floor rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4092\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pessary-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pessary clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4093\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pregnancy-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pregnancy physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4094\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/postnatal-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Postnatal rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4095\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/diastasis-recti-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diastasis recti rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4096\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/mens-pelvic-health\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Men&#8217;s pelvic health<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4097\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/continence-clinic\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Continence clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4098\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/paediatric-physiotherapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Paediatric physiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4099\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/teenage-sports-injuries\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Teenage sports injuries<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4100\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports &#038; Performance<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4101\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/sports-massage\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Sports massage<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4102\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pilates\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pilates<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4104\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4105\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/running-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Running gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4106\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cycling-biomechanics\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cycling biomechanics<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4107\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/return-to-sport-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Return-to-sport testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4108\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/injury-prevention-programmes\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Injury prevention programmes<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4109\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/performance-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Performance screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4110\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/pre-season-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Pre-season screening<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4111\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/strength-conditioning\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Strength &#038; conditioning<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4112\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/functional-movement-screening\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Functional movement screening<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4113\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Diagnostics &#038; Technology<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4114\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/shockwave-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Shockwave therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4115\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/therapeutic-ultrasound\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Therapeutic ultrasound<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4116\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/ultrasound-guided-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Ultrasound-guided rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4117\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/digital-gait-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Digital gait analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4118\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/movement-analysis\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Movement analysis<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4119\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/force-plate-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Force plate testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4120\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/balance-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Balance assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4121\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/grip-strength-testing\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Grip strength testing<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4123\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/workplace-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Workplace ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4124\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/home-ergonomic-assessment\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Home ergonomic assessment<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4125\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/wearable-movement-monitoring\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Wearable movement monitoring<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4126\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/tele-rehabilitation\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Tele-rehabilitation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children menu-item-4127\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"elementor-item elementor-item-anchor\" tabindex=\"-1\">Integrative Care<\/a>\n<ul class=\"sub-menu elementor-nav-menu--dropdown\">\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4128\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/medical-acupuncture\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Medical acupuncture<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4129\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/dry-needling\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Dry needling<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4130\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/cupping-therapy\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" tabindex=\"-1\">Cupping therapy<\/a><\/li>\n\t<li class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-4131\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teque7.in\/crestwell\/services\/specialist-ayurveda-treatments\/\" class=\"elementor-sub-item\" 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data-id=\"669d45b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a319898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a319898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><b>A targeted needling technique used as part of musculoskeletal rehabilitation<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling is a treatment technique in which very fine, sterile needles are inserted into selected muscles or soft tissues.<\/p><p>It may be used by appropriately trained physiotherapists as part of treatment for certain musculoskeletal pain conditions, particularly where local muscle tenderness, tightness or sensitivity appears relevant to the problem.<\/p><p>Dry needling is usually combined with active rehabilitation such as strengthening, mobility work, movement retraining and gradual return to normal activity.<\/p><p>The aim is not simply to treat a tender point. It is to help reduce symptoms where appropriate so that movement and rehabilitation can progress more comfortably.<\/p><h2><b>What is dry needling?<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling involves inserting a fine needle into a selected area of muscle or soft tissue without injecting any medication.<\/p><p>The term \u201cdry\u201d means that nothing is injected through the needle.<\/p><p>Treatment may target areas associated with:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Local muscle tenderness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Myofascial pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle tension<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Referred pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Painful movement<\/li><\/ul><p>The clinician selects treatment areas based on a physical assessment rather than needling every area that feels tight.<\/p><h2><b>Who may benefit from dry needling?<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling may be considered for selected people experiencing:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle-related pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Persistent muscular tenderness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Myofascial pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Neck pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Shoulder pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Back pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Jaw-related muscle pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sports-related muscle symptoms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Localised muscular discomfort<\/li><\/ul><p>It is not necessary or appropriate for every musculoskeletal condition.<\/p><p>A physiotherapy assessment should first determine whether needling is likely to add value to the wider rehabilitation programme.<\/p><h2><b>What happens during your first appointment?<\/b><\/h2><p>Before dry needling is considered, the physiotherapist will usually assess your symptoms and physical function.<\/p><p>You may be asked about:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Where your symptoms occur<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">How long they have been present<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">What aggravates them<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Previous injuries<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Surgery<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Medical conditions<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Medication<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Work<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sport<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Previous treatment<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Your rehabilitation goals<\/li><\/ul><p>The physical assessment may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Joint mobility<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle tenderness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Functional tasks<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling should only be used when the findings suggest it may be relevant.<\/p><h2><b>What happens during treatment?<\/b><\/h2><p>You will be positioned comfortably so the treatment area can be accessed.<\/p><p>The clinician will use sterile, single-use needles.<\/p><p>Depending on the technique, the needle may be:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Inserted and left briefly in position<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Moved gently within the tissue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Removed shortly after insertion<\/li><\/ul><p>The number of needles used depends on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Treatment area<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Symptoms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Clinical findings<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Your tolerance<\/li><\/ul><p>Treatment should always be explained before it begins.<\/p><h2><b>What does dry needling feel like?<\/b><\/h2><p>You may feel:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A brief pinprick<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pressure<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A dull ache<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tingling<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A short muscle twitch<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Temporary soreness<\/li><\/ul><p>Some people feel very little.<\/p><p>Others find certain areas more sensitive.<\/p><p>Treatment should not feel intolerably painful.<\/p><p>You should tell the clinician immediately if you feel uncomfortable.<\/p><h2><b>What is a local twitch response?<\/b><\/h2><p>Sometimes inserting a needle into a sensitive muscle area produces a brief involuntary muscle contraction.<\/p><p>This is commonly called a local twitch response.<\/p><p>It may feel like:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A quick jump<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A cramp-like sensation<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A brief tightening of the muscle<\/li><\/ul><p>A twitch response is not required for treatment to be useful.<\/p><p>The goal is not to repeatedly provoke strong muscle contractions.<\/p><h2><b>What are trigger points?<\/b><\/h2><p>Trigger points are commonly described as tender areas within muscle that may reproduce local or referred symptoms.<\/p><p>For example, pressure on one muscle may produce discomfort somewhere nearby.<\/p><p>Dry needling is sometimes used to target these areas.<\/p><p>However, trigger points should not automatically be treated as the sole cause of pain.<\/p><p>Pain is often influenced by several factors, including:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Training load<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sleep<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Stress<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Previous injury<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sensitivity<\/li><\/ul><p>The wider rehabilitation programme should take these factors into account.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling and myofascial pain<\/b><\/h2><p>Myofascial pain refers to pain associated with muscles and surrounding connective tissues.<\/p><p>Symptoms may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Aching<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Local tenderness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Referred discomfort<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pain during movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle sensitivity<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling may sometimes be used alongside:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Mobility work<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activity modification<\/li><\/ul><p>The aim is to improve function rather than simply reduce tenderness during treatment.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling for neck pain<\/b><\/h2><p>Neck pain may involve tender or sensitive muscles around the:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Neck<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Upper shoulders<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Upper back<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling may sometimes be considered where muscular symptoms are contributing.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation may also include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Neck movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Shoulder strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Upper-back strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Workplace advice<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling should not replace active rehabilitation when strength or movement needs to improve.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling for shoulder pain<\/b><\/h2><p>Shoulder pain may involve muscles around the:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Rotator cuff<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Shoulder blade<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Upper arm<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling may occasionally be used where muscle tenderness appears relevant.<\/p><p>However, shoulder rehabilitation often also requires:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Mobility<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gradual loading<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Return to lifting<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Return to overhead activity<\/li><\/ul><p>The underlying shoulder problem should be assessed before treatment begins.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling for back pain<\/b><\/h2><p>Back pain is complex and can have many contributing factors.<\/p><p>Dry needling may sometimes be used for selected muscular symptoms.<\/p><p>Treatment may be combined with:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Lifting rehabilitation<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Return to exercise<\/li><\/ul><p>The aim should be to improve confidence and physical capacity rather than rely repeatedly on passive treatment.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling for hip and gluteal pain<\/b><\/h2><p>Tenderness around the hip or gluteal muscles may occur with:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Running<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gym training<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Prolonged activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Musculoskeletal conditions<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling may sometimes be considered when muscular sensitivity is part of the presentation.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation may also need to address:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hip strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Single-leg control<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Running load<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Movement capacity<\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Dry needling for calf pain<\/b><\/h2><p>Calf muscles can become painful or sensitive after:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Running<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sport<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Increased training<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Previous injury<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling may occasionally be included in treatment.<\/p><p>However, recurrent calf symptoms should also prompt assessment of:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Calf strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Running exposure<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sprinting<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Training load<\/li><\/ul><p>Persistent calf pain should not be managed by needling alone.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling for sports injuries<\/b><\/h2><p>Athletes may sometimes receive dry needling for muscle-related symptoms during rehabilitation.<\/p><p>It may be used alongside treatment for selected areas such as:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Calves<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hamstrings<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Quadriceps<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gluteal muscles<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Shoulder muscles<\/li><\/ul><p>Return to sport still requires restoration of:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Power<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Running<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Jumping<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sprinting<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sport-specific movement<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling should only support this process.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling and muscle strains<\/b><\/h2><p>A recent muscle strain requires appropriate assessment and healing time.<\/p><p>Dry needling is not automatically suitable during the early stages of every strain.<\/p><p>Rehabilitation may initially focus on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Appropriate movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gradual loading<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strengthening<\/li><\/ul><p>Needling may only be considered when appropriate for the stage of injury.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling and tendon problems<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling is generally aimed more at muscular or soft-tissue symptoms than replacing tendon rehabilitation.<\/p><p>Tendon problems often require progressive loading.<\/p><p>This may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Isometric exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Progressive resistance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Heavy strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Running or jumping where relevant<\/li><\/ul><p>Needling around nearby muscle tissue should not replace the loading programme required to rebuild tendon capacity.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling and headaches<\/b><\/h2><p>Some headaches may be associated with neck and shoulder muscle sensitivity.<\/p><p>Dry needling may sometimes be considered as part of treatment for selected presentations.<\/p><p>However, headaches have many possible causes.<\/p><p>New, severe or unusual headaches should be appropriately assessed before needling is considered.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling for TMJ and jaw pain<\/b><\/h2><p>Jaw pain can sometimes involve tender muscles around the:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Jaw<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Face<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Neck<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling may be used by appropriately trained clinicians where muscular involvement appears relevant.<\/p><p>Treatment may also include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Jaw exercises<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Relaxation<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Neck rehabilitation<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Advice about clenching or aggravating habits<\/li><\/ul><p>Needling in this area requires appropriate anatomical training.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling versus medical acupuncture<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling and medical acupuncture can overlap, but they are not always the same.<\/p><p>Dry needling generally focuses more directly on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscles<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tender areas<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Myofascial symptoms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Musculoskeletal pain<\/li><\/ul><p>Medical acupuncture may use a broader needling approach based on clinical assessment.<\/p><p>Both involve fine needles and should only be performed by appropriately trained practitioners.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling versus traditional acupuncture<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling is usually based on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Anatomy<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Musculoskeletal assessment<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pain mechanisms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Physical examination<\/li><\/ul><p>Traditional acupuncture may use a different framework for selecting treatment points.<\/p><p>The techniques can appear similar because both involve fine needles, but the clinical reasoning may differ.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling is not an injection<\/b><\/h2><p>No medication is injected during dry needling.<\/p><p>The needle does not contain:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Steroid<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Anaesthetic<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pain medication<\/li><\/ul><p>This is different from injection therapy.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling alongside exercise<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling is usually most useful when it supports an active rehabilitation programme.<\/p><p>If symptoms temporarily improve, this may make it easier to progress:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Mobility<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Gym training<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sport-specific exercise<\/li><\/ul><p>The exercise programme then builds physical capacity over time.<\/p><h2><b>Why strengthening still matters<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling cannot directly restore:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Muscle strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Power<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Endurance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Running capacity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Balance<\/li><\/ul><p>These need to be developed through exercise.<\/p><p>For example, reducing calf tenderness does not automatically restore the calf strength required for running.<\/p><p>A complete programme should therefore address both symptoms and physical capacity.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling and manual therapy<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling may sometimes be combined with:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Manual therapy<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Joint mobilisation<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Soft-tissue treatment<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise<\/li><\/ul><p>Not everyone requires all of these treatments.<\/p><p>The clinician should choose treatments according to the findings rather than automatically using several passive techniques together.<\/p><h2><b>What happens after dry needling?<\/b><\/h2><p>It is common for the treated muscle to feel temporarily:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sore<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Heavy<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Achy<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tender<\/li><\/ul><p>This may feel similar to muscle soreness after exercise.<\/p><p>The reaction is usually short-lived.<\/p><p>Some people experience very little soreness.<\/p><h2><b>Can I exercise after dry needling?<\/b><\/h2><p>Usually yes, depending on:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Treatment area<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Condition<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Your response<\/li><\/ul><p>Gentle movement and rehabilitation exercises may often continue normally.<\/p><p>Very demanding exercise may occasionally need to be modified if the muscle feels particularly sore.<\/p><p>Your clinician can advise according to the specific treatment.<\/p><h2><b>Can I train after dry needling?<\/b><\/h2><p>This depends on your sport and the area treated.<\/p><p>If you have significant soreness after treatment, it may be sensible to temporarily reduce:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Heavy lifting<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sprinting<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Intense sport<\/li><\/ul><p>This does not usually mean prolonged rest is necessary.<\/p><p>The underlying injury or condition should determine your training restrictions.<\/p><h2><b>Can I work after dry needling?<\/b><\/h2><p>Most people can continue normal work and daily activity.<\/p><p>If the treatment area feels sore, certain physically demanding tasks may temporarily feel less comfortable.<\/p><p>Your work should only be modified when needed for the underlying condition or treatment response.<\/p><h2><b>How quickly does dry needling work?<\/b><\/h2><p>Some people report symptom changes soon after treatment.<\/p><p>Others notice little or no immediate difference.<\/p><p>Response varies between individuals.<\/p><p>Dry needling should be reviewed based on whether it is helping you:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Move more comfortably<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise more effectively<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Progress rehabilitation<\/li><\/ul><p>It should not be continued simply because the muscle remains tender.<\/p><h2><b>How many sessions will I need?<\/b><\/h2><p>There is no fixed number.<\/p><p>Some people may only require occasional needling during a rehabilitation programme.<\/p><p>Others may have several sessions before the benefit can be judged.<\/p><p>Treatment should be reviewed regularly.<\/p><p>If there is no meaningful improvement, the approach should be reconsidered.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling should not become long-term maintenance<\/b><\/h2><p>If symptoms repeatedly return unless dry needling is performed, the wider cause should be reviewed.<\/p><p>This may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength deficits<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Training load<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Repetitive activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Recovery<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Movement capacity<\/li><\/ul><p>The aim should be to reduce dependence on passive treatment where possible.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling and persistent pain<\/b><\/h2><p>Persistent pain does not always mean a muscle remains damaged or tight.<\/p><p>Pain may become more complex over time.<\/p><p>Dry needling may sometimes provide temporary symptom relief, but rehabilitation may also need to address:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sleep<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Confidence<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pain sensitivity<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">General physical conditioning<\/li><\/ul><p>A single tender area should not become the only focus of treatment.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling and muscle tightness<\/b><\/h2><p>Feeling \u201ctight\u201d does not always mean the muscle needs stretching or needling.<\/p><p>A tight sensation may sometimes be associated with:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Weakness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Increased training<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pain sensitivity<\/li><\/ul><p>The assessment should identify why the muscle feels restricted before treatment is selected.<\/p><h2><b>Realistic expectations<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling is not a cure for every musculoskeletal problem.<\/p><p>Its usefulness varies between people and conditions.<\/p><p>For some people, it may help reduce symptoms temporarily.<\/p><p>For others, there may be little noticeable benefit.<\/p><p>Treatment should always support clear rehabilitation goals rather than be used routinely without a reason.<\/p><h2><b>Sterile needles<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling should use:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sterile<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Single-use<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Disposable needles<\/li><\/ul><p>The needles should be disposed of immediately after use in an appropriate sharps container.<\/p><p>This helps reduce infection risk.<\/p><h2><b>Who should provide dry needling?<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling should only be provided by a healthcare professional who has completed appropriate training and is working within their professional scope.<\/p><p>The clinician should understand:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Anatomy<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Needle safety<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Contraindications<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Infection control<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Potential complications<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Emergency procedures<\/li><\/ul><p>Some body areas require particularly advanced anatomical knowledge.<\/p><h2><b>Is dry needling safe?<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling is generally considered a low-risk procedure when performed appropriately by a trained clinician.<\/p><p>Common minor effects can include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Temporary soreness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Small amounts of bleeding<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Bruising<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Light-headedness<\/li><\/ul><p>More serious complications are uncommon but possible.<\/p><p>This is why training, anatomy and appropriate patient selection are important.<\/p><h2><b>Bruising<\/b><\/h2><p>Small bruises can occasionally develop around the needle site.<\/p><p>This may be more likely if you:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Bruise easily<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Take medication affecting blood clotting<\/li><\/ul><p>Tell the clinician about any relevant medical conditions or medication before treatment.<\/p><h2><b>Bleeding<\/b><\/h2><p>A small amount of bleeding may occasionally occur when a needle is removed.<\/p><p>This is usually minor.<\/p><p>Additional caution may be required for people taking:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Anticoagulants<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Antiplatelet medication<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Other medication affecting clotting<\/li><\/ul><p>Do not stop prescribed medication without appropriate medical advice.<\/p><h2><b>Feeling faint<\/b><\/h2><p>Some people feel faint or light-headed during needling.<\/p><p>Tell the clinician immediately if you experience:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Dizziness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Nausea<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sweating<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Feeling faint<\/li><\/ul><p>Treatment can be stopped and you can be positioned safely.<\/p><h2><b>Needle phobia<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling is completely optional.<\/p><p>If you have a significant fear of needles, other treatment options can usually be used.<\/p><p>You should never feel pressured to agree to dry needling.<\/p><h2><b>Consent<\/b><\/h2><p>Before treatment, the clinician should explain:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">What dry needling involves<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Why it is being considered<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Potential benefits<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Possible side effects<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Alternative treatment options<\/li><\/ul><p>You can decline treatment.<\/p><p>You can also ask for a needle to be removed at any point.<\/p><h2><b>Pregnancy<\/b><\/h2><p>Tell the clinician if you:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Are pregnant<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Think you may be pregnant<\/li><\/ul><p>Needling may need to be avoided or modified in certain areas during pregnancy.<\/p><p>Alternative rehabilitation approaches can be used where appropriate.<\/p><h2><b>Areas requiring additional care<\/b><\/h2><p>Some parts of the body contain important structures close to commonly treated muscles.<\/p><p>Particular caution is required around areas such as the:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Chest<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Upper back<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Neck<\/li><\/ul><p>Needling in these areas should only be performed by a clinician with appropriate training and anatomical knowledge.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling near the chest<\/b><\/h2><p>Needling around the chest or upper back requires particular care because the lungs lie beneath the chest wall.<\/p><p>The clinician should use appropriate:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Technique<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Needle direction<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Needle depth<\/li><\/ul><p>Any unusual chest symptoms following needling require prompt medical assessment.<\/p><h2><b>When dry needling may not be appropriate<\/b><\/h2><p>Treatment may need to be avoided or modified if you have:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Active infection in the area<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open wounds<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Significant skin irritation<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Significant bleeding problems<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Certain medical conditions<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Significant needle phobia<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reduced ability to provide informed consent<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Certain pregnancy-related considerations<\/li><\/ul><p>Your medical history should be reviewed before treatment.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling around wounds or infections<\/b><\/h2><p>Needles should not be inserted through:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Infected skin<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open wounds<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Significant skin irritation<\/li><\/ul><p>If redness, swelling or other signs suggest infection, appropriate medical assessment may be needed.<\/p><h2><b>When further medical assessment may be required<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling should not delay investigation of symptoms that may indicate a more significant problem.<\/p><p>Further assessment may be needed if you experience:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Severe or rapidly worsening pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Significant unexplained swelling<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">New weakness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Persistent numbness<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Significant loss of function<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Fever or signs of infection<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Severe pain following major trauma<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Unexplained weight loss<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">New bladder or bowel-control problems with neurological symptoms<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sudden severe headache<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Chest pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Significant unexplained breathlessness<\/li><\/ul><p>These symptoms should be assessed rather than treated routinely with needling.<\/p><h2><b>Dry needling within physiotherapy<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling may form one part of a wider physiotherapy programme.<\/p><p>Treatment may also include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strengthening<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Mobility<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Movement rehabilitation<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Manual therapy<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activity advice<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Work rehabilitation<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Return-to-sport rehabilitation<\/li><\/ul><p>The programme should be based on the physical problem rather than the needling technique itself.<\/p><h2><b>Returning to the gym<\/b><\/h2><p>If muscular pain has interrupted gym training, rehabilitation may gradually restore:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Squatting<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Lifting<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pulling<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pressing<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Carrying<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling may occasionally help manage symptoms during this process.<\/p><p>Progressive strength training remains important for returning to normal gym activity.<\/p><h2><b>Returning to running<\/b><\/h2><p>For runners, recurring muscle symptoms may require assessment of:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Strength<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Running volume<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Speed<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Training changes<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Recovery<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling may sometimes be used as an additional treatment.<\/p><p>It should not replace appropriate strength work or a structured return-to-running programme.<\/p><h2><b>Returning to sport<\/b><\/h2><p>Sport rehabilitation may eventually require:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Running<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Sprinting<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Jumping<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Landing<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Direction changes<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Repeated high-intensity activity<\/li><\/ul><p>Dry needling does not test or restore these abilities.<\/p><p>It should only support the wider return-to-sport process where appropriate.<\/p><h2><b>Treatment based on your goals<\/b><\/h2><p>Dry needling should be considered in relation to what you want to achieve.<\/p><p>Your goals may include:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Moving more comfortably<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Reducing muscular pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Returning to work<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Returning to gym training<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Returning to running<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Returning to sport<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Improving exercise tolerance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Progressing physiotherapy<\/li><\/ul><p>The wider rehabilitation programme can then focus on these goals.<\/p><h2><b>How long should dry needling continue?<\/b><\/h2><p>There is no benefit in continuing dry needling indefinitely if it is not helping.<\/p><p>The clinician should review whether treatment is producing meaningful changes in:<\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Pain<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Movement<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Exercise tolerance<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Function<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Activity<\/li><\/ul><p>If progress is limited, another approach may be more appropriate.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e62daac e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e62daac\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51bee65 at-heading-animation at-animation-heading-none elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"51bee65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently asked questions<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff461e6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"ff461e6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is dry needling?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2671\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2671\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry needling uses fine sterile needles inserted into selected muscles or soft tissues as part of musculoskeletal physiotherapy.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why is it called dry needling?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2672\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2672\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is called \u201cdry\u201d because no medication or liquid is injected through the needle.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2673\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2673\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not exactly. The techniques overlap, but dry needling generally focuses more specifically on musculoskeletal structures, muscle tenderness and pain.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does dry needling hurt?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2674\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2674\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may feel a brief pinprick, ache or muscle twitch. Sensitivity varies between people and treatment areas.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2675\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2675\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the muscle twitch during treatment?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2675\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2675\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a brief involuntary contraction known as a local twitch response. It may happen during needling, but it is not required for treatment to be effective.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2676\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2676\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will I be sore afterwards?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2676\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2676\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary muscle soreness is common and usually settles within a short period.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2677\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2677\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I exercise afterwards?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2677\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2677\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually yes, although very demanding activity may occasionally need temporary modification if the treated area feels sore.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2678\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2678\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How many sessions will I need?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2678\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2678\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no fixed number. Treatment should continue only while it is providing useful benefit within your rehabilitation programme.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2679\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2679\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is dry needling suitable for sports injuries?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2679\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2679\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It may be used for selected muscular symptoms, but return to sport still requires appropriate strength, running and sport-specific rehabilitation.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-26710\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-26710\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-plus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><i class=\"fas fa-minus\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is dry needling enough on its own?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-26710\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-26710\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually not. 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