Dry Needling

Dry needling is a clinical technique used by our physiotherapists at Action Plus Physiotherapy to treat myofascial pain, muscle tightness, and trigger points. Fine, sterile needles are inserted directly into specific points within the muscle — known as trigger points — to stimulate a therapeutic response, reduce pain, and restore normal muscle function. Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine and energy meridians, dry needling is grounded in Western anatomy, physiology, and neuroscience. The 'dry' refers to the fact that no fluid or medication is injected — the needle itself is the treatment. Dry needling is typically used as one component of a broader physiotherapy treatment plan, and works particularly well in combination with manual therapy, exercise, and other physiotherapy techniques.