Great for the treatment of trigger point, myofascial pain, injury and chronic muscular dysfunction. It can be used to facilitate mobilization and manipulation of the underlying joints and ultimately, exercise rehabilitation. Based on Western principles, not to be confused with the traditional acupuncture, Dry Needling can be used in most cases with equal or better effect than other manual therapies. Following dry needling there may be some residual local pain and tenderness, however, often there is little or no post treatment side effects. Heat, stretching and moving the muscles treated can assist reducing any post treatment discomfort if experienced. Dry Needling is incorporated within the massage treatment.