Dry Needling in Physiotherapy: Advanced Treatment in Mira Road

Dry needling is an advanced physiotherapy technique that involves inserting thin needles into trigger points in muscles to relieve pain and improve function. Dr. Hassan Shaikh offers dry needling as part of comprehensive treatment programs at his Mira Road clinic.

What is Dry Needling?

Dry needling targets myofascial trigger points, which are tight knots in muscles that cause pain and restricted movement. Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling is based on modern neuroanatomy and the understanding of muscle pain patterns.

Conditions Treated with Dry Needling

Dry needling is effective for chronic muscle pain, tension headaches and migraines, neck and shoulder pain, lower back pain, tennis and golfer's elbow, plantar fasciitis, and sports injuries. It provides rapid relief from muscle tension and pain.

How Dry Needling Works

When a needle is inserted into a trigger point, it causes a local twitch response that releases the tight muscle band. This restores normal blood flow, reduces inflammation, and allows the muscle to function properly. The procedure is minimally invasive with little to no pain.

Is Dry Needling Safe?

When performed by a trained physiotherapist like Dr. Hassan Shaikh, dry needling is very safe. Some patients may experience mild soreness after treatment, which resolves within 24-48 hours. Most patients notice significant improvement after just one or two sessions.

Try Dry Needling at Our Mira Road Clinic

To learn if dry needling can help your condition, contact Dr. Hassan Shaikh at +91 70459 21780 for a consultation.