What is Dry Needling?
Dry needling, also known as IMS, is a physiotherapy technique that uses a fine, sterile needle to target muscles and sensitive areas that may be contributing to pain, tightness or restricted movement.
At Pro Motion Physiotherapy, dry needling is not used in isolation. We first assess what may be contributing to your symptoms and, when appropriate, include dry needling as part of a broader treatment plan that may also involve movement, exercise, education and hands-on therapy.
How Dry Needling May Help
The goal is to reduce sensitivity and improve movement.
Dry needling may help reduce short-term pain and muscle sensitivity in some musculoskeletal conditions. It can also be used to address areas of increased muscle tension or stiffness when these findings are relevant to your symptoms.
What to Expect
Treatment is based on your assessment, not just where it hurts.
Your physiotherapist will first assess your symptoms, movement and function. If dry needling is appropriate, a very fine needle is inserted into selected muscles or tissues.
You may feel a brief twitch, ache or cramping sensation during treatment. Some people experience temporary soreness afterward, similar to the feeling after exercise.
Dry Needling Is Part of the Plan
Dry needling is most useful when it fits into a broader rehabilitation approach. Depending on your condition, treatment may also include exercise, mobility work, strengthening, education or hands-on therapy.
Our goal is not simply to reduce symptoms for a short time, but to help you understand what may be contributing to the problem and build a plan that supports lasting improvement.
Could Dry Needling Be Right for You?
Start with a physiotherapy assessment.
If pain, muscle tension or restricted movement is limiting what you can do, our physiotherapists can assess whether dry needling may be a useful part of your treatment plan.
