What we treat
What we treat
At Bounce Back Osteopathy, our osteopaths treat a wide range musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, including;
Neck pain and whiplash
TMJ dysfunction
Headache and migraine
Low back pain and sciatica
Sporting injuries
Pain related to pregnancy
Paediatric development and injury
Arthritis and joint pain
Shoulder pain, rotator cuff injuries and bursitis
Elbow pain, wrist pain and RSI, including tennis elbow and Carpal Tunnel syndrome
Hip and knee pain
Ligament and muscle strains
Disc injuries
Postural strains and repetitive strain injuries
Dry Needling
Dry Needling is a technique that releases myofascial trigger points and tight muscles, using fine acupuncture needles. Used within Osteopathic treatment, dry needling helps treat many conditions, such as:
Sciatic and gluteal pain
Piriformis syndrome
Low back pain
Headaches related to muscle tension
Shoulder and rotator cuff injuries
Tendonopathy, such as tennis elbow, archilles or hamstring tendonopathy
General muscular tension and injury
How does it work?
Single use, sterile filament needles are inserted gently into a shortened muscle or trigger point, causing a neurological response within the muscle fibre. This allows the muscle to lengthen and release, reducing pain and improving the healing process.
While Dry Needling isn't painful for most people, the needle can be mildly uncomfortable when entering the muscle, which can twitch or cramp. This is a good indication that the muscle has responded however, and will relax post twitch.
Occasionally, some people experience muscle soreness or mild bruising, depending on the size of the muscle treated and injury present.