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Dry Needling 

Trigger point dry needling is an invasive procedure in which an acupuncture needle is inserted through the skin and into the muscle for the treatment of myofascial pain and neuromuscular dysfunction. 
Health Quality Council of Alberta. (2014). The safe practice of dry needling in Alberta. Summary report.
Trigger Points are “Hyper -irritable spots in skeletal muscle that are associated with a hypersensitive palpable nodule in a taut band” (Travell & Simons, 1999)
There are Pathophysiological mechanisms causing central and peripheral sensitization.  Each trigger point is uniquely associated with a muscle causing a referred pain pattern. (Acupuncture Canada) 
Dry Needling treats the trigger points associated with the referred pain pattern
(Acupuncture Canada)
Contact the clinic for further information regarding dry needling or to learn if you are a candidate for this treatment technique.

 

100 Main Street South

Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0

Email: croninphysio@gmail.com

Tel: 519-527-1551

Fax: 519-527-2615

Mon: 7:00am - 5:00pm

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Wed: 7:00am - 5:00pm

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