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 […]
How Dry Needling at Don Kelly Physiotherapy Can Break the Cycle of Stress and Chronic Pain

In our fast-paced world, stress is often viewed as a mental burden. However, for those living with chronic pain, stress is a physical reality that lives in the muscles. At Don Kelly Physiotherapy and Acupuncture, with over 26 years of experience serving the Limerick and Charleville communities, we see firsthand how the “Stress-Pain Cycle” traps […]