Dry Needling

Targeted needling used alongside manual therapy and rehabilitation.

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Service

Dry Needling

Dry needling is a treatment technique used to help manage certain musculoskeletal problems, particularly where muscle tension, trigger points or localised pain are contributing to symptoms.

At Nexus HealthHub, dry needling is used as part of a wider treatment and rehabilitation plan rather than as a standalone solution.

We may use dry needling to support people with:

  • Muscular pain and tightness
  • Myofascial trigger points
  • Neck and shoulder tension
  • Lower back muscular pain
  • Sports-related muscular problems
  • Overuse-related symptoms
  • Restricted or painful movement
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Gloved hands placing needles into a patient’s lower back

A defined timeframe, not open-ended treatment

What to Expect

Before dry needling is considered, we will first assess your symptoms and determine whether it is appropriate for your presentation.

The technique involves inserting a fine sterile needle into selected muscles or trigger points. Some people feel very little, while others may experience a brief twitch response, ache or cramping sensation during treatment.

Dry needling may be combined with:

  • Chiropractic care
  • Soft-tissue therapy
  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Movement and strength work
  • Advice around training and activity
  • Other appropriate treatment modalities

Our Approach

Dry needling is not suitable for every patient or every condition.

We use it when there is a clear clinical reason to do so and when it can support the wider goals of treatment, such as reducing local muscular sensitivity, improving movement tolerance or helping a patient progress into rehabilitation.

Our focus remains on addressing the broader factors that may be contributing to the problem, including movement, strength, training load and physical capacity.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You may feel a brief sharp sensation, ache or muscle twitch during treatment, although experiences vary between individuals.

  • No. Although both use fine needles, dry needling is generally used within a musculoskeletal framework and targets muscles and related soft tissues.

  • Some people experience temporary soreness in the treated area, similar to post-exercise muscle soreness.

  • Yes. At Nexus HealthHub, dry needling is often used alongside manual therapy, exercise rehabilitation and other appropriate treatment approaches.

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