In today’s fast-paced world, many people live with persistent aches, stiffness, stress, or recurring pain without realising how much it affects their overall wellbeing. At Don Kelly Physiotherapy & Acupuncture, we focus on treatments that don’t just relieve symptoms temporarily—but support your body’s natural ability to heal, move, and feel better long-term.
Two of the most effective approaches we use are physiotherapy and dry needling. When combined, they create a powerful, holistic system for restoring balance, improving mobility, and enhancing your overall health.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a specialised technique where fine, sterile needles are inserted into tight muscles or trigger points. These areas often cause deep, persistent pain, stiffness, or limited movement.
The goal is simple: release tension, improve blood flow, and reduce pain at its source.
Unlike acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine, dry needling targets muscular and nerve dysfunction directly—making it ideal for chronic tightness, sports injuries, and stubborn pain.
What Is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy focuses on restoring movement, strength, and function. Through hands-on treatment, corrective exercises, and movement re-education, physiotherapy helps you heal faster, move better, and prevent pain from returning.
With over two decades of experience, Don tailors each treatment to the individual—no generic programs, no rushed sessions. Every client receives personal, one-on-one care.
The Combined Benefits of Physiotherapy & Dry Needling
1. Relieves Chronic Muscle Tightness and Pain
Dry needling quickly releases knotted, overworked muscles, while physiotherapy helps correct the movement patterns that caused the tension in the first place.
Together, they address both the symptom and the root cause.
2. Improves Mobility and Flexibility
By releasing deep muscle tension and improving joint movement, you’ll find it easier to walk, bend, lift, and carry out daily activities with less strain.
3. Enhances Posture and Body Alignment
Poor posture is a major contributor to neck pain, back pain, and headaches.
Physiotherapy improves alignment, while dry needling eases the tight muscles pulling the body out of balance.
4. Boosts Circulation and Speeds Healing
Dry needling increases blood flow to injured or tight tissues, while physiotherapy supports faster recovery through guided movement, strengthening, and mobility work.
5. Reduces Stress and Promotes Relaxation
Many people are surprised by how relaxing dry needling can be once tension is released.
Combined with the therapeutic benefits of physiotherapy, it supports a calmer nervous system and overall sense of wellbeing.
6. Supports Long-Term Injury Prevention
Physiotherapy identifies weaknesses, imbalances, and faulty movement patterns. Dry needling then helps ease stubborn tightness so you can train, move, and perform at your best—without recurring injuries.
7. Suitable for All Ages and Lifestyles
Whether you’re an athlete, an office worker, a busy parent, or someone recovering from an injury, this combined approach is safe, effective, and highly adaptable.
Why Choose Don Kelly Physiotherapy & Acupuncture?
✔ Over 20 years of clinical experience
✔ Personalised, hands-on treatment—never rushed
✔ Locations in Limerick and Charleville
✔ Specialised skills in physiotherapy, dry needling, and acupuncture
✔ A caring, results-driven approach focused on your health and recovery
If you’re experiencing pain, stiffness, reduced mobility, chronic tension, or simply want to feel and function better, we’re here to help.
Book an appointment today and experience the benefits of expert physiotherapy and dry needling—for a healthier, stronger, and more balanced you.
