What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling treatment is a specialized therapy used to address muscle pain, tightness, and injuries. It involves placing thin needles in trigger points within the muscle or tissue to release tension, improve mobility, and alleviate discomfort.
Ideal for managing acute and chronic pain, dry needling is also effective in cancer symptom management, helping to address pain and discomfort caused by cancer or its treatment.
How Dry Needling Works?
Dry needling targets trigger points—tight knots of muscle—by inserting fine, sterile needles to release tension and restore normal muscle function. The therapy stimulates blood flow, releases neurotransmitters that block pain signals, and encourages natural healing.
Depending on the severity and type of pain, the depth and duration of needle placement are adjusted, ensuring personalized and effective treatment.
Benefits of Dry Needling Treatment
Eases Tight Muscles
By targeting and releasing trigger points, dry needling effectively relaxes tight muscles, reducing pain and restoring muscle length and function.
Improves Blood Circulation
As tense muscles release, dry needling treatment Malaysia improves blood circulation and reduce the pain and discomfort of local muscles and radiated body parts.
Releases Neurotransmitters to Decrease Pain
The therapy stimulates the release of pain-blocking neurotransmitters, reducing discomfort and improving overall well-being
Allows Better Mobility
Tight muscles limit the range of motion. Dry needling alleviates tension, improves circulation, and reduces pain, leading to enhanced mobility and functionality.
Relieves Acute and Chronic Pain
Whether caused by injury, overuse, or chronic conditions, dry needling promotes healing and provides long-term pain relief, restoring comfort in daily activities.
Cancer Symptom Management
As part of cancer symptom management, dry needling can help alleviate pain caused by peripheral neuropathy or related side effects, such as muscle pain, tension and addressing thickened scars after a mastectomy that impair shoulder function.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What conditions can dry needling treat?
Dry needling is effective for muscle pain, injuries, tightness, limited mobility, and chronic pain. It also aids in cancer symptom management.
Is dry needling safe?
Yes, when performed by trained practitioners, dry needling treatment is a safe and effective therapy.
Does dry needling hurt?
Patients may feel a slight prick or twitch, but the procedure is generally well-tolerated and offers significant relief afterward.
How long does a dry needling session take?
Sessions typically last 15–30 minutes, depending on the severity of the condition being treated.
Where can I find dry needling in Malaysia?
Sunway TCM Centre offers dry needling in Malaysia tailored to your specific health needs, including pain relief and symptom management.
