Dry needling
Relieve pain where needed
Dry Needling
Dry needling as it should be: simple and effective
Do you suffer from persistent muscle pain or trigger points that just won’t go away? Or do you want to recover from an injury faster? Dry needling can be an effective addition to your treatment.
Dry needling often raises questions. Myofascial trigger points, local twitch responses, neuropathic sensitization. Some practices provide more explanation about the theory than about what it means for you. We do things differently.
Your Physical Therapy Friends will give you practical explanations: There is a painful knot in your shoulder that is causing tension, and we will puncture it. We will tell you what to expect, how it will feel, and how it will help you.
Dry Needling
Dry needling as it should be: simple and effective
Do you suffer from persistent muscle pain or trigger points that just won’t go away? Or do you want to recover from an injury faster? Dry needling can be an effective addition to your treatment.
Dry needling often raises questions. Myofascial trigger points, local twitch responses, neuropathic sensitization. Some practices provide more explanation about the theory than about what it means for you. We do things differently.
Your Physical Therapy Friends will give you practical explanations: There is a painful knot in your shoulder that is causing tension, and we will puncture it. We will tell you what to expect, how it will feel, and how it will help you.
Benefits
The benefits of dry needling with us
Focused on the painful area
We treat exactly where the problem is.
Supplement to movement
Dry needling works best in combination with exercises and training.
Long term effect
Often, after just one session, you will feel lasting relief.
Complaints
For these complaints, our therapist can help you with dry needling.
Chronic neck and shoulder pain with tight, painful muscles
Lower back pain with hardened, sensitive areas in your back
Persistent headaches caused by tense neck muscles
Tennis elbow, mouse arm, or other tendon injuries
Calf complaints and hamstring problems among runners
Muscle pain that does not respond to massage or stretching
Do you recognize any of these symptoms? If so, dry needling is often a good choice.
Get to know
Meet our dry needling therapists
De Fysiovrienden employs friendly and dedicated therapists who specialize in dry needling. They take the time to explain everything calmly and ensure that you quickly feel at ease.
Ruben
Nick
The treatment
This is what you can expect from our treatment
Dry needling may sound scary, but it’s not as bad as it sounds. Yes, we use thin needles. No, it’s not the same as acupuncture. And no, you don’t need to be afraid. We explain exactly what we’re doing and why beforehand. If you still find it too scary, that’s perfectly fine. We’ll find another approach.
The great thing about dry needling? It often works immediately. Whereas stubborn trigger points can linger for weeks, dry needling often allows us to treat them in a single session. Of course, we combine this with exercises, because needling alone is not enough. This is how we approach it:
Intake
We talk about your complaints and goals
Research
We observe how you move and where the limitation lies.
Treatment
We treat the painful trigger points with thin needles. You will also be given exercises to keep your muscles supple.
Advice and guidance
You will receive tips on how to prevent recurrence of symptoms.
Practical information
Practical information about dry needling at De Fysiovrienden
A dry needling treatment takes 25 minutes maximum. You will often notice immediate improvement, although the area may be a little sore the next day, similar to muscle pain after exercise. Usually, 3 to 5 sessions are sufficient, depending on how long you have had your symptoms. Dry needling is often covered by your supplementary insurance, usually under physical therapy or manual therapy. Check your policy to be sure. You do not need a referral.
Why
Why specifically choose our practice?
At De Fysiovrienden, it is all about you, not just your complaint. We listen to you and think along with you. We do this with great care in a relaxed atmosphere. Our dry needling therapists are experts, but always remain down-to-earth and approachable. This makes you feel welcome and at home, just as if you were visiting friends. Take the first step toward recovery today and feel welcome here with us.