Dry Needling
Dry Needling is a therapeutic technique used by physical therapists and other healthcare professionals to treat musculoskeletal pain. It involves inserting thin, solid filiform needles into specific areas of muscle tissue known as trigger points—knots or tight bands of muscle that can cause pain and discomfort.
Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine principles, dry needling is rooted in Western medicine and focuses on anatomy and physiology. The goal is to release muscle tightness, reduce pain, and improve movement by stimulating the underlying myofascial trigger points, tissues, and neural pathways.
Benefits of Dry Needling
- Pain relief: By releasing trigger points, dry needling can help reduce localized muscle pain, as well as referred pain that radiates to other areas.
- Improved mobility: Relieving muscle tightness can enhance range of motion and flexibility, especially after injury or overuse.
- Reduced muscle tension: It helps decrease tension in muscles, which can alleviate muscle spasms or chronic tightness.
- Improved blood flow: The needling process may promote better circulation in the treated area, aiding in healing and recovery.
- Faster recovery from injuries: Athletes and active individuals may use dry needling to accelerate recovery from strains, sprains, or other injuries by addressing muscular dysfunction.
- Enhanced function: By treating underlying muscular issues, dry needling can restore proper function in affected muscles, leading to better overall physical performance.
Combining Dry Needling with Massage Therapy can offer several enhanced benefits, as the two approaches work synergistically to address muscle pain, tension, and mobility issues. Here’s how integrating these two therapies can be advantageous:
1. Enhanced Muscle Release
Dry needling specifically targets and releases trigger points (knots in muscles), helping to alleviate deep-seated tension.
Massage complements this by manually relaxing the surrounding muscle tissue, promoting a more comprehensive release of tension in broader areas that might not be fully addressed by needling alone.
2. Improved Circulation and Blood Flow
Dry needling can trigger a healing response, enhancing blood flow to localized areas.
Massage helps by improving overall circulation, further encouraging nutrient delivery and waste removal, speeding up recovery and tissue repair.
3. Faster Pain Relief
By combining the two, you’re addressing pain from multiple angles: dry needling targets the deeper, more specific trigger points, while massage provides more general relief by relaxing muscles, reducing inflammation, and releasing endorphins.
30 min - £60
60 min - £95
90 min - £135
To book an in-person session, please pay a £30 deposit.
Cancellation policy: If you cancel at least 24 hours before the session, the deposit will be refunded.
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One treatment is, in most cases, insufficient because the source of the pain is in the deeper layers of the tissue. Therefore, a series of treatments is recommended to achieve the best results. Usually, the first few massages should take place every few days, and then you can increase the time intervals between sessions.
If you are interested in a real solution to a problem, and not just its temporary "healing", a series of massage sessions is the best solution for you:
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Each massage is preceded by a consultation, during which you will be asked about your expectations: whether this is stress and anxiety reduction, from tight or painful muscles, an improvement on a recent injury, or simply relaxation. You will also be asked about any temporary or chronic health conditions, as this will help establish the areas that need to be concentrated on or avoided. All this is important so that the right type of massage is tailored to your treatment.
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Depending on the massage, you will have the option to either lie on a table or sit in a chair for your massage.
Most massage techniques involve lying on a cushioned table as well pillows to support different areas of your body, If you choose a table massage, you will be left in the treatment room, so that you can undress to your level of comfort and get snug underneath the towel. You may also stay fully clothed if you prefer to. During the massage, the areas which are not being worked on in the given moment will be covered with a blanket to keep you comfortable and warm.
If you choose a chair massage, you won't need to remove your clothing.
During all types of massage, you will be asked if the pressure is right. Harder pressure is mostly applied in deep tissue massage as muscles tend to be extremely tense. Please feel free to communicate if at any point the pressure is too hard or too light, as every person is different.
Massages are carried out using aromatherapy oils or lotions to moisturise the skin. If you are allergic to any common ingredients of body oils or lotions, please advise beforehand.
A typical massage lasts about an hour, although sessions can range from 60 to 90 minutes.
After a massage, you will be left in the treatment room alone to relax for a few minutes and then get dressed. After the treatment, most people feel extremely relaxed and free from long-term aches, there is also a feeling of increased energy which may last for days afterward. If you have gone for a deep tissue massage, you may feel slightly tender to start with, but after your muscles get used to the relaxed state, you should feel much better.
Most people like to close their eyes and relax, but if you prefer to chat or have any questions to ask then feel free to ask them. It’s all about your relaxation and you should do whatever makes you feel most comfortable.
