Body Therapy Clinic
What is Medical Acupuncture?
Medical Acupuncture / Dry Needling is a supplementary treatment using fine needles that when inserted into specific points adjust neurological signals to the brain. In response endorphins are released which suppress pain receptors, thus adjusting the tone and contractile status of the muscle; having a therapeutic effect on muscular pain relief (not pathological conditions).
What are the effects of medical acupuncture / dry needling ?
The fine needles are inserted into areas of highly irritable localised sites within the muscles; these are known as Trigger Points. It is not completely understood as to the causes of Trigger Points or their referred pain but the main aim is to sedate these points and the pain they cause. This is done by affecting the site of insertion, its dermatome area and neurological signals to the brain.
Pricing
Medical Acupuncture will be incorporated within a normal treatment, there is no additional charge for the use of the needles.