Many Singaporeans have heard of acupuncture before, but have you heard of dry needling? Compared to the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practice of acupuncture, dry needling is a modern Western-style approach to traditional needle therapy.

During dry needling treatments, needles are placed at myo-fascial trigger points in your muscles. These are usually areas where the muscle is tense or knotted, and the needle placement causes these muscles to relax and release the knot. This leads to relief of pain and discomfort, and is a chiropractic option for acute or long-term pain management.

Here at Equilhealth, dry needling is just one of the chiropractic treatments we offer. Here are 4 common pain conditions it could help treat:

1. Whiplash

Whiplash commonly occurs after accidents in a car or vehicle. Even if you do not experience any visible injuries at first, you might end up experiencing delayed whiplash symptoms such as neck pain, stiffness, radiating pain, or numbness. These can occur several hours or even days after an accident, so you might not even realise that the pain is actually whiplash.

If left untreated these symptoms could worsen and become chronic, or even develop into more serious conditions like headaches or migraines. Dry needling can help to release the musculoskeletal tension at the base of your neck, and speed up the healing process.

2. Joint pain

Though joint pain feels like it is occurring in the joints, it is often linked to muscular issues such as muscle tension, muscle spasms, or muscle pulls. For example, if the ligament or tissues that cover your knee are injured, you might experience pain when flexing or moving the knee. As dry needling loosens up muscular tension, they can be a pain management option for shoulder, knee, ankle, or hip pain.

3. Headaches

There are many genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can contribute to headaches. Many Singaporeans often experience head pain due to stress, lack of proper sleep, and weather changes. These factors can cause the muscles and nerves in your head and neck to tense up, leading to headaches or even migraines in severe cases.

Dry needling is one chiropractic option for treating headache and migraine pain. When needles are applied to specific trigger points at the base of the skull or neck, it can help to release tension in the muscles in the upper neck and shoulder area.

4. Back and lower back pain

Back pain can be caused by various factors ranging from accidents to medical conditions (e.g. arthritis) to poor posture. It can severely impact your day-to-day quality of life and if not resolved quickly, could become a chronic pain that worsens over time. Dry needling can help to release tension in your back muscles, giving you pain relief and restoring your quality of life.

Inquire about Dry Needling treatment at Equilhealth today

Equilhealth’s trained chiropractors can perform dry needling and other chiropractic treatments at our clinics in Singapore. A thorough consultation is performed before each treatment to identify and diagnose areas of concern, and our chiropractors will discuss the pain management options available to you. Get in touch to find out more about our chiropractic services.

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