Most patients tolerate needling very well. Sensations vary and may include a brief ache or muscle twitch. Treatment is always adjusted to your comfort level.
Most patients tolerate needling very well. Sensations vary and may include a brief ache or muscle twitch. Treatment is always adjusted to your comfort level.
Dry needling and IMS focus on muscle and nerve function, while acupuncture in physiotherapy is used to support pain relief and tissue healing. Both are based on anatomical assessment and movement analysis.
The number of sessions depends on your condition and response to treatment. Needling is typically combined with exercise and other physiotherapy treatments.
Yes. IMS, dry needling, and acupuncture are safe when performed by a licensed physiotherapist following a thorough assessment.
Yes. These techniques can be helpful for chronic pain when combined with education, movement-based therapy, and progressive exercise.
No. Shockwave therapy is used to support physiotherapy, not replace it. Exercise and movement-based rehabilitation remain essential for long-term results.