Integrated needling is often incorporated into chiropractic or physiotherapy care to enhance outcomes and support recovery. It is a modern, evidence-based approach used to target muscle pain, tension, and dysfunction directly. Unlike acupuncture, which is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, integrated needling focuses on trigger points, tight knots, and bands of muscle tissue that contribute to pain and restricted movement.
Using thin, sterile needles, our practitioners work to release tight muscle tissue, improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility. Depending on individual needs, treatment may include dry needling, Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS), electrotherapy-assisted needling, or other advanced techniques.
Integrated needling can be used alone or alongside other therapies and is particularly effective for muscle strains and sprains, tendonitis, myofascial pain syndrome, postural imbalances, sports-related injuries, and repetitive strain injuries.
Patients often experience reduced muscle tension, improved flexibility and range of motion, faster recovery from injury, and enhanced muscle performance. When combined with chiropractic or physiotherapy care, integrated needling provides targeted, effective relief for chronic muscle tightness and movement limitations.
At HillStar, needling may combined with physiotherapy or chiropractic care, as part of a personalized treatment plan. Our trained practitioners use precise techniques to ensure the therapy is safe, comfortable, and effective for your needs.
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