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Dry needling is an advanced, evidence-based physiotherapy technique that involves the insertion of fine, sterile needles into specific myofascial trigger points — hyperirritable, contracted knots within muscle tissue that cause localised and referred pain, restricted movement, and chronic muscular dysfunction. Unlike acupuncture, which is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and energy meridian theory, dry needling is a western medicine technique grounded in modern musculoskeletal anatomy, neurophysiology, and pain science.
At Dr. Chandolkar's physiotherapy clinic in Nanded, dry needling is used as a highly effective component of our comprehensive musculoskeletal and pain management treatment programmes. When combined with targeted exercise therapy and manual therapy, dry needling delivers rapid and lasting relief from chronic muscle pain, tension, and dysfunction that has often failed to respond adequately to other treatment approaches alone.
At Dr. Chandolkar's, dry needling is never applied in isolation. Every dry needling session is preceded by a thorough clinical assessment to identify the specific trigger points, muscle groups, and pain referral patterns responsible for the patient's symptoms. Needling is then precisely targeted to these structures and integrated with a personalised exercise and manual therapy programme to maximise and sustain the treatment results.
Trigger point dry needling
Precise insertion of fine sterile needles directly into active myofascial trigger points to elicit a localised twitch response — a brief, involuntary muscle contraction that signals the release of the contracted muscle knot — immediately reducing muscle tension, eliminating referred pain patterns, restoring normal muscle length, and significantly improving range of motion in the treated region.
Dry needling for neck and upper back pain
Targeted needling of the cervical and upper thoracic muscles — including the upper trapezius, levator scapulae, suboccipital, and rhomboid muscle groups — to release the chronic tension, trigger points, and referred pain patterns responsible for persistent neck pain, upper back stiffness, cervicogenic headaches, and shoulder girdle dysfunction.
Dry needling for lower back and gluteal pain
Precise needling of the lumbar paraspinal muscles, quadratus lumborum, gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, and piriformis to release deep trigger points that contribute to chronic lower back pain, buttock pain, and pseudo-sciatica — pain that mimics true sciatica by radiating down the leg from gluteal and piriformis trigger points rather than from nerve compression.
Dry needling for shoulder and rotator cuff conditions
Targeted needling of the rotator cuff muscles — supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis — as well as the deltoid and pectoralis muscles to release trigger points that contribute to shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tendinopathy, frozen shoulder pain, and chronic shoulder and arm pain that limits overhead function and daily activities.
Dry needling for sports injuries and tendinopathies
Application of dry needling techniques to address trigger points and fascial restrictions associated with common sports injuries and tendinopathies — including hamstring strains, calf tightness, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, iliotibial band syndrome, and patellar tendinopathy — accelerating tissue recovery and restoring optimal muscle function for a faster return to sport.
Dry needling for headaches and temporomandibular dysfunction
Specialised dry needling of the suboccipital, sternocleidomastoid, masseter, and temporalis muscles to treat cervicogenic headaches, tension-type headaches, and jaw pain associated with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction — providing effective, drug-free relief for patients suffering from frequent, debilitating headaches and facial pain.
Although both dry needling and acupuncture use fine needles, they are fundamentally different in their theoretical basis and clinical application. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice based on the concept of energy flow through meridian channels. Dry needling at Dr. Chandolkar's clinic in Nanded is a western, anatomy-based physiotherapy technique that targets specific myofascial trigger points identified through clinical assessment, with the goal of releasing muscle knots, reducing pain, and restoring normal neuromuscular function — guided entirely by modern musculoskeletal science and pain physiology.
The needles used in dry needling are extremely fine — significantly thinner than injection needles — and their insertion typically produces minimal discomfort. When a trigger point is successfully located, patients often experience a brief local twitch response and a short-lived deep aching or cramping sensation, which is a normal and positive sign that the trigger point has been effectively engaged. At Dr. Chandolkar's in Nanded, all dry needling treatment is applied with careful attention to patient comfort, and needle depth and technique are always adjusted based on each patient's sensitivity and tolerance.
Many patients experience a noticeable reduction in muscle pain and tension and an improvement in movement following their first dry needling session at Dr. Chandolkar's in Nanded. A typical course of dry needling for chronic myofascial pain conditions consists of 3 to 6 sessions, delivered once or twice per week and combined with a targeted exercise programme. The total number of sessions required depends on the chronicity and complexity of the condition, the number of trigger points being treated, and the patient's individual response to treatment.
Dry needling is a safe and well-tolerated treatment when performed by a qualified and trained physiotherapist using sterile, single-use needles. At Dr. Chandolkar's clinic in Nanded, strict hygiene and clinical protocols are followed at all times. Minor side effects such as temporary local soreness, mild bruising, or slight fatigue following treatment are normal and typically resolve within 24 to 48 hours. Dry needling is contraindicated in certain conditions including bleeding disorders, needle phobia, local skin infections, and pregnancy — all of which are carefully screened for during the initial clinical assessment before treatment commences.
Yes. Dry needling home visit services are available at Dr. Chandolkar's for patients with significant pain or mobility limitations who are unable to attend the clinic for treatment. Home-based dry needling sessions follow the same strict sterile technique and clinical standards as clinic-based treatment. Please visit drchandolkars.com or contact us directly to enquire about dry needling home visits in Nanded and surrounding areas.
