Dry Needling & Medical Acupuncture in Wandsworth
Some muscle problems sit too deep for hands alone.
If you have stretched it, rolled it and massaged it, and that knot still refers pain down your arm or up into your head, dry needling is often the technique that finally releases it.
At Heal Therapy & Rehab in Wandsworth, we use fine, sterile, single use needles to release trigger points: the tight, irritable bands of muscle behind so much persistent pain. Precise, evidence informed, and delivered by clinicians trained in both the technique and the anatomy underneath it.
What dry needling helps with
- Persistent muscle pain and tension that massage cannot fully resolve
- Tension type headaches and neck related pain
- Shoulder and upper back tightness from desk work
- Tennis elbow, glute and hip pain, calf tightness in runners
- Supporting recovery from sports injuries as part of a wider rehab plan
Dry needling vs traditional acupuncture
Same needles, different reasoning. Traditional acupuncture follows meridian theory. Dry needling, sometimes called Western medical acupuncture, targets specific muscles and trigger points based on your assessment. We needle where your examination says the problem is.
What a session feels like
Most people feel a brief twitch or a deep ache as the trigger point releases. It is over in seconds, and many patients describe it as oddly satisfying rather than painful. Some soreness for 24 to 48 hours afterwards is normal.
Needling is almost always combined with hands on treatment and movement work in the same session. It is one tool within your plan, not the whole plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We use sterile, single use needles and screen every patient before treating.
A small pinch at most. The brief twitch response surprises people more than it hurts them.
Many people feel a change after one session. Lasting results for chronic problems usually take 3 to 6, alongside the right exercises.
Tell us. We will go slowly, explain everything, and there is always a hands on alternative if it is not for you.
Based in Wandsworth, Southwest London
A short walk from Wandsworth Town Station and Southside Shopping Centre. Easy access from Earlsfield, Clapham Junction, and surrounding areas.