Understanding the “Knot”: How Trigger Points Drive Chronic Pain

We’ve all felt them—those stubborn, tender “knots” in our shoulders or neck that seem to radiate pain to places they have no business being. In the clinical world, these are known as Myofascial Trigger Points. While they might feel like simple muscle tension, trigger points are complex physiological phenomena that can significantly disrupt your […]
Sciatica Treatment in Limerick & Charleville: Find Lasting Relief with Don Kelly

At Don Kelly Physiotherapy and Acupuncture, we have spent over 26 years helping thousands of patients avoid surgery and reclaim their lives from chronic nerve pain Are you experiencing a sharp, shooting pain that starts in your lower back and travels down your leg? Does sitting for more than ten minutes feel like an impossible […]
Healing Without Prescriptions: How Physiotherapy and Dry Needling Work Together

Living with chronic pain can feel like a constant uphill battle, often leading to a cycle of temporary fixes and pharmaceutical reliance. At Don Kelly Physiotherapy and Acupuncture, we believe in a different approach: addressing the root cause of your discomfort through natural, evidence-based therapies. By combining the structural expertise of physiotherapy with the neurological […]