What is it?Myofascial trigger point dry needling, also referred to as intramuscular stimulation, is a treatment used to restore proper function to abnormally behaving muscles. Knots and tight bands that develop in the muscle create localized pain or send pain signals to other locations. The affected muscles become hypertonic or locked and cannot function normally, which restricts movement and causes chronic pain. Dry needling is a broad term used to describe the solid filament needles used in the practice of acupuncture, which relies on the stimulation of specific reactions in the target tissue for its therapeutic effect.This differs from "injection needling" which utilises a hypodermic syringe and usually involves the injection of an agent such as saline, local anaesthetic or corticosteroid into the tissue or specific anatomical structures.

When you enter a massage clinic take a quick look around, If you feel comfortable within the surroundings your massage experience should be the same. By taking a mental note of surroundings you can better prepare yourself before you even get onto a massage table, if the area the massage is to be taking place is not a clean and professional looking environment you can walk away at anytime. Also look at how the therapist is attired.