Dry needling is a very effective method for releasing overworked muscles that are hardened or cramped. Dry needling is the remedy of choice when ordinary massage does not help (anymore).

When a muscle is overworked, small hardening or cramping may occur. These are called trigger points. Sometimes they are so stubborn or lie so deep that we cannot get them loose with ordinary massage. In that case, we may opt for dry needling. A fine, sterilized needle is then inserted into the trigger point. As a reflex, the muscle tightens briefly and violently. This may feel like little jolts, but the beauty is that the muscle relaxes completely afterwards.