Dry needling is a technique used by physiotherapists to assist with reducing muscular pain and tightness in trigger points within the muscle. It is termed ‘dry’ as it doesn’t involve the injection of any substance. Thin needles are inserted into the skin into muscular trigger points. They are used to increase blood flow, aid with cellular repair and assist in desensitising the central nervous system to pain signals. Our physiotherapists at Extend are all qualified in dry needling.