Dry Needling

Trigger-point release

Fine needles release tight, knotted muscles, a good match for office syndrome.

Does this sound like you?

Tight neck, shoulders or upper back after long hours at a screen
Tender, hard knots you can feel in a muscle
Pain that spreads from your shoulders up into your head or temples
Back pain from tight muscles that massage only eases for a while

If it does, let our doctor assess you before treatment starts.

What is dry needling?

Dry needling uses fine, sterile needles placed into trigger points, the tight knots in a muscle, to help the muscle release. Nothing is injected.

Before treatment

A doctor first checks whether your pain really comes from the muscle and whether this treatment suits you. Some people feel a little sore where they were treated for a short while afterwards.

Your actual plan depends on the doctor’s assessment.

Conditions this is often used for

Neck & shoulder pain / office syndromeOffice syndrome: a tight, aching neck and shoulders, a neck that won't turn fully, and pain spreading up into the head, from long hours at a screen or on your phone.
Frozen shoulderYou can't raise your arm fully, reaching or dressing hurts, and the shoulder keeps getting stiffer, which gets in the way of dressing and daily life.
Elbow painElbow pain where the tendons attach, pain spreading down the arm and trouble picking things up, from overuse, sport or an accident.
Back painLower back pain, especially if you sit at work or stay in one position for long hours, lift heavy things or got hurt playing sport. Tight back muscles can lead to chronic pain that spreads down the leg, with numbness.
Hip painPain in the buttocks, hip and tailbone that comes on after sitting for long, or when you stand up or move.
Knee pain / osteoarthritisKnee osteoarthritis is wear of the cartilage in the knee joint. It brings knee pain, stiffness, swelling or noises in the joint as you move, especially on stairs, standing up from a chair or after walking for a long time.
Sports injuriesSports injuries such as inflamed muscles and tendons, a sprained ankle, shoulder or knee pain, or rehab after surgery.

How treatment works

From your first message to getting back to normal life.

Step 1 of 4: Message us on LINE or call
Ask for advice and book a day and time.
Step 2 of 4: Doctor’s assessment
A physical exam to find the cause of your pain, not just where it hurts.
Step 3 of 4: A plan for you
Treatments and number of sessions matched to your symptoms, goals and lifestyle.
Step 4 of 4: Treat and follow up
Sessions at the clinic, plus simple exercises to keep going at home.

Other treatments

Knee joint injection
For knee osteoarthritis
Suited to early-stage knee osteoarthritis, or advanced cases where other treatments aren’t an option, for example with several health conditions or concerns about surgery.
Focused Shockwave
Focused shockwave therapy
High-energy sound waves gathered into a single focal point, so the position and depth of the energy can be set. Suited to muscle and bone problems.
Radial Shockwave
Radial shockwave therapy
Compressed air drives a piston, a little like an air gun, so the waves spread out in a wide cone. Used for muscle and tendon pain from repetitive use or long-lasting pain.
High Power Laser
High-intensity laser
Boosts blood flow and recovery from nerve injury, and quickly reduces acute tissue swelling.
Cryotherapy
Cold therapy
Extreme cold (from -110°C to -196°C) used in medical treatment and rehabilitation.
Therapeutic Medical Massage
Medical massage
Focuses on the muscles behind your symptoms, based on your assessment. Not a general relaxation massage.
Pilates Reformer
Private class
One-to-one sessions on the Reformer to rebuild core strength, balance and movement.
Tension Headache Massage
Head massage for tension headaches
Head massage for migraines and chronic headaches that come from the neck and shoulder muscles, working along the muscles and encouraging lymph flow.