DRY NEEDLING NORTHAMPTON, BEDFORD & MILTON KEYNES

Are you in search of Dry Needling ? Look no further! At TOP Physiotherapy, we specialise in hands-on treatment, including both Dry Needling and Acupuncture, to help you become pain free and reach the top of your potential.  Our dedicated physiotherapists are skilled in Dry Needling and Acupuncture techniques to support you on your journey to becoming pain free.

Our goal is to empower you to overcome physical challenges, regain your confidence, and lead an active and healthy life.

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Western Medical Acupuncture (WMC)

WMC involves the use of single use, pre-sterilised, disposable needles of varying widths, lengths and materials that pierce the skin at the Acupuncture points. The Physiotherapist will determine the locations of the Acupuncture points, based upon the assessment. A number of needles may be used at each treatment and these are typically left in position for some 15-30 minutes before being removed.

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Trigger Point Acupuncture (TPA) (Dry Needling) may also be used to facilitate relaxation in specific muscles. Here the needle is placed into the affected muscle until it is felt to relax under the needle and then removed. Trigger point needling is often much quicker and therefore does not require the 15-30 minute treatment time.

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Adapted from The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)

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Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (TCM) (Acupuncture)

TCM is one of the many skills used within physiotherapy as an integrated approach to the management of pain and inflammation and as a means of stimulating the body’s own healing chemicals in order to aid recovery and enhance rehabilitation.

Western medical acupuncture was later derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine [TCM] which is an ancient system of medicine which dates as far back as 1000BC. TCM founded the concept of treating specific points along the body where unseen energy pathways could be stimulated with a needle to effect energy (qi) within the body in order to support the body back to optimal health.  

The body has an innate ability to self-repair, the use of Acupuncture may enhance these natural mechanisms to enhance recovery and improve repair timeframes. Acupuncture also works in conjunction with other physiotherapy modalities, such as exercise and conditioning. 

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Acupuncture needles stimulate the flow of energy, known as Qi [pronounced ‘chee’] which circulates in pathways (meridians) within the body. The Qi circulates and connects the deeper tissues and organs of the body with the more superficial layers and the skin.

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Adapted from The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)