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Dry needling Zurich

Dry needling Zurich

Dry needling Zurich

Thomas Struck
Marie Theres Ott
Vanda Da Silva
Alfons Aliu
Thomas Struck
Marie Theres Ott
Vanda Da Silva
Alfons Aliu
Thomas Struck
Marie Theres Ott
Vanda Da Silva
Alfons Aliu

A scientifically proven method for muscle relaxation and faster recovery

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Benefits of dry needling

Benefits of dry needling

Benefits of dry needling

Why choose dry needling?

Dry needling is a therapeutic technique which can be used in osteopathy and physiotherapy that specifically targets muscle trigger points to alleviate pain and enhance mobility.

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Relieves tension and alleviates chronic pain

Relieves tension and alleviates chronic pain

Relieves tension and alleviates chronic pain

Helps with back pain, headaches, sports injuries, and more.

Helps with back pain, headaches, sports injuries, and more.

Helps with back pain, headaches, sports injuries, and more.

Dry needling Zurich
Dry needling Zurich
Dry needling Zurich
Promotes faster recovery

Promotes faster recovery

Promotes faster recovery

Enhances mobility and flexibility

Enhances mobility and flexibility

Enhances mobility and flexibility

Dry needling Zurich
Dry needling Zurich
Dry needling Zurich

In a nutshell

In a nutshell

In a nutshell

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is a specialized treatment technique where thin needles are inserted into muscle trigger points to alleviate pain and enhance mobility.

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Treatment process

Thin needles are placed in specific anatomical structures by trained therapists to deactivate the trigger points. This technique can be very useful, especially to target deeper muscles.

Treatment process

Thin needles are placed in specific anatomical structures by trained therapists to deactivate the trigger points. This technique can be very useful, especially to target deeper muscles.

Treatment process

Thin needles are placed in specific anatomical structures by trained therapists to deactivate the trigger points. This technique can be very useful, especially to target deeper muscles.

Mechanism of action

Relieve muscle tension with targeted stimuli that boost blood circulation and dissolve painful contractions.

Mechanism of action

Relieve muscle tension with targeted stimuli that boost blood circulation and dissolve painful contractions.

Mechanism of action

Relieve muscle tension with targeted stimuli that boost blood circulation and dissolve painful contractions.

Difference from acupuncture

Focused on muscular trigger points instead of energy pathways, leveraging Western anatomical knowledge, and aiming for immediate physical reactions.

Difference from acupuncture

Focused on muscular trigger points instead of energy pathways, leveraging Western anatomical knowledge, and aiming for immediate physical reactions.

Difference from acupuncture

Focused on muscular trigger points instead of energy pathways, leveraging Western anatomical knowledge, and aiming for immediate physical reactions.

In-depth dry needling

Dry needling is a powerful, minimally invasive complement to manual trigger point therapy, which we practice at BodyLab Zurich. In this treatment method, a needle is precisely inserted into pre-identified trigger points within the muscles. This technique induces what's known as the "Twitch Response," which can often be more challenging to achieve through manual treatment. The goal remains the same as with classic trigger point therapy: to de-activate active trigger points causing discomfort, pain, restricting mobility, or impairing function.

Through our intensive training, we possess comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge in anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics. Dry needling releases the contracted spot in the trigger band and activates the inflammatory response after treatment. As a result the muscle relaxes and your discomfort disappears. Our experienced therapists in Zurich apply this therapy purposefully for both athletes and patients with everyday complaints.

Is dry needling right for you?

Is dry needling right for you?

Is dry needling right for you?

Who is dry needling suitable for?

We recommend dry needling as a treatment technique if you suffer from acute and/or chronic muscle tension, trigger points, or mobility restrictions.

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Athletes (for prevention and rehabilitation)

Athletes with injuries or muscle tensions

Athletes (for prevention and rehabilitation)

Athletes with injuries or muscle tensions

Athletes (for prevention and rehabilitation)

Athletes with injuries or muscle tensions

Individuals with pain

Individuals with chronic pain

Individuals with pain

Individuals with chronic pain

Individuals with pain

Individuals with chronic pain

People with desk jobs

Office workers with neck or back pain

People with desk jobs

Office workers with neck or back pain

People with desk jobs

Office workers with neck or back pain

After surgery

Patients in rehab after surgery

After surgery

Patients in rehab after surgery

After surgery

Patients in rehab after surgery

Experience a dry needling treatment

Experience a dry needling treatment

Experience a dry needling treatment

What can you expect from a session?

In a dry needling treatment, we precisely insert sterile acupuncture needles into the trigger points of tense muscles. Despite the very fine needles, you may feel a brief prick, often accompanied by a characteristic twitch in the treated area.

In a dry needling treatment, we precisely insert sterile acupuncture needles into the trigger points of tense muscles. Despite the very fine needles, you may feel a brief prick, often accompanied by a characteristic twitch in the treated area.

During therapy, a slight twitching of the muscle might occur – a positive sign that indicates the successful deactivation of the trigger point. This effective method helps us address your muscle tension directly at its source.

During therapy, a slight twitching of the muscle might occur – a positive sign that indicates the successful deactivation of the trigger point. This effective method helps us address your muscle tension directly at its source.

Does it hurt?

During dry needling, you might experience a brief, sharp pain as the fine needle penetrates the skin. Afterwards, you may feel a pull or muscle twitch as the trigger point is addressed. Our patients describe this sensation as manageable and temporary. We tailor the therapy to your pain tolerance and maintain open communication with you throughout the treatment in Zürich Altstetten. Following dry needling, mild muscle soreness might persist for a few days.

Is it the same as acupuncture?

What are the risks of a dry needling treatment?

What is a trigger point?

What is recommended to (not) do after a dry needling session?

How many treatments are needed?

How deep do the needles go?

Can dry needling be used during pregnancy?

Does it hurt?

During dry needling, you might experience a brief, sharp pain as the fine needle penetrates the skin. Afterwards, you may feel a pull or muscle twitch as the trigger point is addressed. Our patients describe this sensation as manageable and temporary. We tailor the therapy to your pain tolerance and maintain open communication with you throughout the treatment in Zürich Altstetten. Following dry needling, mild muscle soreness might persist for a few days.

Is it the same as acupuncture?

What are the risks of a dry needling treatment?

What is a trigger point?

What is recommended to (not) do after a dry needling session?

How many treatments are needed?

How deep do the needles go?

Can dry needling be used during pregnancy?

Does it hurt?

During dry needling, you might experience a brief, sharp pain as the fine needle penetrates the skin. Afterwards, you may feel a pull or muscle twitch as the trigger point is addressed. Our patients describe this sensation as manageable and temporary. We tailor the therapy to your pain tolerance and maintain open communication with you throughout the treatment in Zürich Altstetten. Following dry needling, mild muscle soreness might persist for a few days.

Is it the same as acupuncture?

What are the risks of a dry needling treatment?

What is a trigger point?

What is recommended to (not) do after a dry needling session?

How many treatments are needed?

How deep do the needles go?

Can dry needling be used during pregnancy?

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