Physiotherapy is all about exercise: Do you also believe in this myth? Let’s break your myth today. Physiotherapy is not just about manual therapy; it is a recovery process that includes dry needling & cupping. It enhances the overall fitness level by focusing on preventing and rehabilitating injury in patients.

 With time, physiotherapy has evolved, and physio and other healthcare providers are now equipped with the use of multiple techniques. At Procure Physio in Toongabbie, we’re focused on combining approaches to target the pain areas, help relieve them, and get you started on your rehab journey.

To make your muscles lively and pain-free, we are using emerging techniques like dry needling and myofascial cupping. Dry needling helps in relaxing the muscles, improving the range of motion of joints, and trying to restore and improving the muscle activation, especially in musculoskeletal conditions. It is advised for people suffering from severe muscle tightness, those with chronic pain, or people with high physical demand. And, Myofascial cupping is a technique where suction through the cup is used to relieve pain, enhance muscle function, and improve the range of motion. It relaxes the facial muscles by improving the blood flow there. Let’s understand both in detail:

 

Dry Needling Technique

Dry Needling is an emerging technique used to treat musculoskeletal conditions by inserting thin needles into the trigger points to alleviate pain, which improves joint movement and restores muscles to motion. Unlike acupuncture, dry needling doesn’t follow Meridian patterns but focuses on trigger points and muscle release. It hits the right spot that needs attention and treatment.

Ideal for:

• People dealing with ongoing chronic pain
• Those with severe muscle knots.
• Athletes or workers whose bodies become physically exhausted daily.

Not for:

• People with skin issues like cellulitis or infection
• People with bleeding disorders
• Pregnant Individuals

Physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals utilise this technique to enhance muscle activation, improve range of motion, and relax muscles. Even patients with sub-acute conditions often feel a dramatic difference from the very first session.

Of course, dry needling can’t be done randomly. The physio evaluates and examine individual patients to assess whether dry needling is appropriate.

Myofascial Cupping

Myofascial is a non-invasive technique, suitable for people who aren’t keen on needles. This technique also focuses on blood flow using cups to create suction. Those cups draw blood to the tight areas, alleviate pain, relax muscles, and improve their function.

Ideal for:  

• Back pain that keeps coming back
• Limited movement of the shoulder due to pain
• Stiffness from Osteoarthritis

This procedure is purely non-invasive. However, it may leave some temporary circular marks that usually fade away on their own within a few days.

Pro Tip: It is highly recommended to keep yourself hydrated before and after the day of treatment (for both techniques). Trust me, it works wonders.

So, if your traditional physio has not got rid of your pain, these techniques might be worth exploring. Don’t wait for the pain to hinder your overall fitness and keep you from doing what you love. Visit ProCure Physio and Health Services in Toongabbie and give your body the right combination of treatment that makes all the difference.