Acupuncture & Dry Needling
Acupuncture & Dry Needling in Winnipeg
Looking for Acupuncture & Dry Needling in Winnipeg? Our physiotherapists offer both treatments to help relieve muscle pain, restore movement, and address stubborn musculoskeletal conditions. Acupuncture and Dry Needling use fine needles to target muscles, tendons, and trigger points, providing relief where other treatments may have failed. These science-backed techniques help reduce tension, improve mobility, and support long-term recovery.
Acupuncture
What It Is
Acupuncture is a treatment that involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the body to relieve pain, improve circulation, and promote healing. It has been used for centuries and is now widely recognized in modern healthcare for its effectiveness in treating musculoskeletal conditions.
How It Works
Acupuncture stimulates the nervous system, increases blood flow, and helps release tight muscles. The needles trigger the body’s natural pain-relief response, reducing inflammation and restoring movement.
Who It Helps
Acupuncture is beneficial for individuals experiencing:
- Chronic muscle tension and pain
- Headaches and migraines
- Neck, back, and joint pain
- Sports injuries and repetitive strain injuries
- Stress-related muscle tightness
Acupuncture can be used as a standalone treatment or combined with other physiotherapy techniques for a more comprehensive approach to recovery.
Dry Needling
What It Is
Dry needling is a treatment that uses fine needles to release tight muscles, reduce pain, and improve movement. It targets myofascial trigger points—painful knots in muscles—along with tendons and ligaments to stimulate a healing response.
How It Works
By inserting needles directly into areas of muscle tension or dysfunction, dry needling helps release tight bands, improve circulation, and reduce nerve irritation. This technique is commonly used in physiotherapy to relieve pain and restore normal movement.
Who It Helps
Dry needling is effective for treating:
- Neck and back pain
- Shoulder impingement
- Tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Knee pain and shin splints
- Plantar fasciitis and low back pain
Dry needling is often combined with other physiotherapy treatments to support long-term recovery and prevent future pain or dysfunction.
What to Expect
During an Acupuncture or Dry Needling session:
- Fine needles are inserted into specific muscles or trigger points.
- You may feel a mild ache, tingling, or slight twitch response, which is a normal and therapeutic reaction.
- Some soreness may occur after treatment, usually resolving within 24–48 hours.
- Fatigue is common, especially after your first session.
- Your treatment may also include other physiotherapy techniques to support your recovery.
- Sessions are adjusted based on your condition, with the goal of reducing pain, improving mobility,
Is It Safe?
Yes, Acupuncture and Dry Needling are safe when performed by trained and certified practitioners. Our therapists follow strict protocols to ensure treatment safety and effectiveness, including:
- The use of sterile, single-use needles
- Thorough assessments before treatment to determine suitability
- Monitoring your response throughout the session
- Extensive understanding of anatomy and physiology
- Advanced training and certification in both acupuncture and dry needling
When performed correctly, these treatments have minimal risks and are an effective way to relieve pain and improve movement.