Dry needling is a well-regarded treatment for trigger points and muscular tension, but how long do the benefits of the treatment last, and how many sessions will clients need to achieve long-term benefits? In this article we discuss the various benefits of dry needling, how long they typically last, and what clients can do to prolong their results.
So, how long do the benefits of dry needling last? After their first dry needling appointment, clients can expect benefits to last for several days. However, with subsequent appointments, clients can expect benefits to last longer each time, resulting in long-term benefits. Although, timeframes can vary from person to person.
Read on to learn more about dry needling benefits, and how long they typically last.
After initial treatment, the effects of dry needling typically last several days. However, with each additional treatment, clients can expect the effects to last longer each time because of ongoing muscle relaxation and a return to regular muscle function
It is important to note that, whilst the above timeframes are an average representation of dry needling clients, results will vary from person to person, on their individual circumstances, health status, and the severity of their condition.
What are Some Dry Needling Benefits?
The key aim of dry needling is to alleviate pain and muscle tightness, without using drugs, but below you’ll find a few other dry needling benefits that clients may achieve
Relieves Muscle Tightness and Pain
Dry needling targets the origin point of the pain (the trigger point), to which dry needling forces the muscle to contract and relax, restoring normal function. This relieves both tightness and tension in the muscles and helps to relieve pain.
This benefit can be felt immediately after treatment but is likely to become more pronounced after multiple treatments. Learn more about how long dry needling takes to work in our recent blog.
