Dry Needling

Got a knot in your shoulder or back that massage and stretching won't shift? Dry needling targets those tight, sensitive trigger points directly. At CT Osteopathy in Whiteley, Fareham, we use it to release stubborn muscle tension, ease pain and help you move more comfortably.

At our Whiteley clinic, dry needling is usually combined with hands-on treatment as part of your session.

What is dry needling?

Dry needling uses a fine, sterile needle to target trigger points, the tight, sensitive knots that can form in a muscle. Treating these points helps the muscle release, easing pain where it is and pain it sends elsewhere. It's called "dry" because nothing is injected.

Benefits

• Targeted release of stubborn muscle knots

• Reduced local and referred pain

• Improved muscle function and movement

• Relief where other techniques have plateaued

• A precise complement to manual therapy

What dry needling can help with

• Muscular trigger points and knots

• Tension-related pain and stiffness

• Referred pain from tight muscles

• Restricted movement from muscular tension

What to expect

We assess the affected muscles and explain the treatment fully before starting. Fine needles are applied to specific trigger points to encourage release. Most people feel only a brief sensation, followed by a welcome reduction in tension.