How Dry Needling Targets Muscle Pain
Dry needling is a technique used by physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals to treat muscle pain. It involves inserting a thin, sterile needle into a muscle to release trigger points. These trigger points are areas within a muscle that are overly sensitive and can cause pain. How Does Dry Needling Work? When a needle is […]
Finding Relief: Can Dry Needling Help With Sciatica?
Sciatica, the radiating pain that travels down the leg thanks to an irritated sciatic nerve, can be debilitating. Thankfully, there are treatment options beyond medication and rest. Dry needling, a technique gaining traction in physical therapy circles, beneficial in your fight against sciatica pain. What is Dry Needling? Dry needling should not be confused with […]
Herniated Discs: Understanding the Painful ‘Slip’
Your spine is a remarkable column of bones (vertebrae) that provides stability and lets you move. Between each vertebra lies a shock-absorbing disc, acting like a cushion. These discs have a tough outer ring (annulus fibrosus) and a soft, gel-like center (nucleus pulposus) A herniated disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, […]
How Physiotherapists Use Dry Needling to Ease Back Pain
Seeking back pain treatment? Don Kelly Physiotherapy and Acupuncture clinic in Limerick and Charleville specializes in dry needling and personalized physiotherapy care.
How Physiotherapy Can Improve Your Life with MS: Mobility, Fatigue, and Beyond
Learn how physiotherapy can help you manage MS symptoms like fatigue, mobility issues, and more. Discover ways to improve your function and quality of life.
What Does a Pop in Your Knee Mean?
What Does a Pop in Your Knee Mean? A sudden “pop” in your knee can be a disconcerting experience. Whether it happens during physical activity or while performing routine tasks, that unexpected sound can raise concerns about the health of your knee joint. But what exactly does a pop in your knee mean? Is it […]
Most Common Gaelic Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Gaelic football and hurling, require a combination of speed, agility, strength, and endurance, making them thrilling to watch and participate in. However, like any contact sport, Gaelic games come with the risk of injury. In this article, we will discuss some of the most common Gaelic injuries and provide tips on how to prevent them, […]
Kneecap Pain Symptoms & Treatment
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. It is sometimes called “runner’s knee” or “jumper’s knee” because it is common in people who participate in sports—particularly females and young adults—but PFPS can occur in nonathletes, as well. Anatomy […]
UNDERSTANDING SCIATICA
Sciatica is a medical condition characterized by pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body, running from the lower back down through the hips, buttocks, and each leg. Sciatica typically affects one side of the body. The most common cause of sciatica […]
DRY NEEDLING FOR SHOULDER PAIN
Dry needling can help with shoulder pain as the treatment targets the three key muscles in the shoulder: the anterior deltoid, infraspinatus, and the subscapularis muscles. It targets the muscles and helps to:– Relieve the pain– Address the imbalance caused by sore muscles– Address the lack of nutrients and creates an anti-inflammatory […]
