Dry Needling Therapy in Kolkata

Overview

Dry needling is a modern, evidence-based technique where thin needles are inserted into tight muscle knots (trigger points) to release tension and relieve pain. Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling targets specific muscle trigger points identified through physiotherapy assessment. At Chiropractic Solution in Kolkata, we use dry needling as part of our comprehensive pain management approach.

How It Works

Trigger points are tight, painful knots that develop in muscles due to overuse, injury, stress, or poor posture. These knots can cause pain not only in the muscle itself but also in other areas of the body (referred pain). For example, a trigger point in your neck muscle can cause a headache.

During dry needling, a very thin, sterile needle (similar to an acupuncture needle) is inserted directly into the trigger point. This causes the tight muscle band to twitch and then relax. The needle also stimulates blood flow to the area and triggers the body's natural healing response.

The term "dry" means no medication is injected — the needle itself does the work. The treatment may cause a brief, mild discomfort or a strange sensation (muscle twitch), but most patients tolerate it well and feel immediate relief afterward.

At our Kalighat clinic, dry needling is always combined with other physiotherapy techniques like manual therapy, stretching, and exercise for the best results. It is particularly effective for chronic pain conditions that have not responded well to other treatments.

When You Might Need This

• Chronic muscle pain with trigger points
• Tension headaches and neck pain
• Lower back pain with muscle tightness
• Sports-related muscle pain
• TMJ (jaw) pain and tension
• Shoulder and hip muscle tightness

Frequently Asked Questions