Dry Needling Birmingham
Dry needling is a physiotherapy technique used to target myofascial trigger points, muscle pain and persistent tightness. A fine sterile needle is inserted into a sensitive point in the muscle to help reduce irritation, improve comfort and support better movement.
Our dry needling service is delivered in a clinical physiotherapy setting, with assessment first so treatment is used only where appropriate.
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Trigger point dry needling may help with neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, muscle knots, sports-related tightness and myofascial pain. It is often used when a specific muscle trigger point is contributing to pain or movement restriction.
Dry needling is not the same as acupuncture, although both use fine needles. Your physiotherapist will explain the difference and recommend the option that best fits your symptoms.
What to Expect
You may feel a brief ache, twitch or release sensation during treatment. Some mild soreness afterwards is common and usually settles within 24 to 48 hours. We often combine dry needling with stretching, manual therapy or exercises to improve longer-term results.
Conditions We Treat
- Muscle trigger points
- Muscle knots
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Back pain
- Myofascial pain
- Sports-related tightness
- Sciatica-related muscle guarding
