Targeted relief for persistent muscle knots, chronic pain, and sports injuries using modern Western acupuncture techniques.
If you are struggling with stubborn “knots,” recurring muscle spasms, or chronic tension that hasn’t responded to traditional massage, dry needling could be the key to your recovery. At GW Osteopathy, we integrate this highly effective technique with our osteopathic care to help reset your neuromuscular system and get you moving pain-free.
About Dry Needling
Dry needling is a modern, science-based intervention used to treat muscular pain and myofascial dysfunction. The term “dry” simply means the procedure is performed without the injection of any substance; instead, it relies on the mechanical effect of a fine, sterile needle to stimulate the tissue.
The treatment focuses on Myofascial Trigger Points (MTPs)—what most people commonly refer to as “knots.” These are hyperirritable spots within a muscle band that are not only painful to the touch but can also “radiate” pain to other parts of the body. By inserting a needle directly into these points, we can trigger a physiological response that encourages the muscle to release, improves blood flow, and reduces local and referred pain.
While the tool—a solid filament needle—is the same as that used in traditional acupuncture, the philosophy is different. Our approach is rooted in Western Neuroanatomy and the scientific study of the musculoskeletal system rather than ancient Chinese medicine theories.
