Dry needling Amsterdam-West

Do you suffer from muscle knots, or trigger points? Then dry needling offers a solution. At De Fysio Man in Amsterdam-West our specialists can help you with your complaints!

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is a new treatment technique in physical therapy. This technique is specifically designed to treat trigger points and muscle knots. A fine needle is inserted into the skin and muscle, causing the muscle to tighten briefly and then relax for a long time. This restores blood flow and allows waste products to be discharged and nutrients to be supplied again.

Do you feel the needle?

No, you don’t feel the needle! You only feel that the muscle being prodded contracts briefly. This is usually of short duration.

What is a trigger point?

A trigger point is a knot in a muscle that can cause a lot of pain. The pain you can experience from muscle knots ranges from a heavy, stabbing, nagging or pressing sensation to a numb or tingling sensation.

How does a trigger point occur?

There are multiple causes of a trigger point. Most trigger points are caused by:

Acute movement

Due to a sudden wrong movement

Chronic

By holding the wrong posture for long periods of time.

Passivity

Lack of exercise can cause trigger points to develop. Consider an injury, cast or brace.

Psychological

Stress or depression can be a cause of trigger points.

Health insurance Dry Needling treatment

Dry needling is not covered by basic health insurance. With a supplementary health insurance it is possible to get reimbursement for dry needling. To be sure, check your current policy to see if you are eligible for reimbursement for dry needling.