Physical Edge Physiotherapy is Oakville’s premier full service Sport Medicine treatment facility. We specialize in rehabilitation for the active person. Our therapists have extensive experience in treating musculoskeletal injury and we use a hands-on approach to your rehabilitation. Treatment sessions are individualized to meet your specific needs. Our therapists are specialists in advanced manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription and acupuncture.
Physical Edge Physiotherapy is Oakville’s premier full service Sport Medicine treatment facility. We specialize in rehabilitation for the active person. Our therapists have extensive experience in treating musculoskeletal injury and we use a hands-on approach to your rehabilitation. Treatment sessions are individualized to meet your specific needs. Our therapists are specialists in advanced manual therapy techniques, exercise prescription and acupuncture.
Dry Needling / Acupuncture
What Are Acupuncture & Dry Needling?
Acupuncture and dry needling are treatment techniques used by trained physiotherapists and massage therapists to help reduce pain, relieve muscle tension, and support the body’s natural healing process.
Acupuncture uses very fine, sterile needles placed at specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system. This encourages the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals (endorphins), helps calm pain signals, and promotes relaxation and tissue healing. The origin of Acupuncture lies in Traditional Chinese Medicine which aims to balance the body’s energy (or “Chi”) and blood to maintain optimal function and health. At Physical Edge Physiotherapy, we use a modern, evidence-based approach called “Anatomical Acupuncture” that combines traditional acupuncture concepts with detailed anatomical and physiological knowledge.
Therapists at Physical Edge are certified to perform both body and auricular (ear) acupuncture with the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada and the Association of Canadian Medical Acupuncturists.
Dry needling is a technique specifically focused on the treatment of muscles and soft tissues. It targets tight or painful areas within muscles, often referred to as trigger points. By inserting a thin needle directly into these areas, dry needling helps release muscle tension, improve blood flow, and restore normal muscle function. Dry needling is based on Western medical principles and does not follow traditional acupuncture points.
Common Conditions Acupuncture & Dry Needling Can Treat
Acupuncture and dry needling can be helpful for a wide range of conditions, including:
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Acupuncture and dry needling can be helpful for a wide range of conditions, including:
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Neck, mid, and low back pain
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Shoulder pain and frozen shoulder
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Sciatica and nerve-related pain
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Arthritis and joint inflammation
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Tendonitis and bursitis
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Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
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Muscle tightness, strain, and fatigue
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Jaw pain (TMJ)
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Acupuncture can also treat the following:
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Facial pain, and dental pain
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Pain Management
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Neurological Conditions
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Mental Health & Stress-Related Concerns
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Digestive Conditions
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Women’s Health
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Immune & Respiratory Support
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How Does It Work?
Acupuncture works by stimulating specific points in the body to activate the nervous system and promote the release of natural pain-relieving chemicals called endorphins.
From a modern, evidence-based perspective, acupuncture influences:
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Pain pathways in the nervous system
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Local blood flow and tissue healing
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Muscle relaxation and tone
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The body’s stress response
At Physical Edge Physiotherapy, acupuncture is often used alongside physiotherapy exercises and manual therapy to enhance recovery and improve overall function.
Dry needling is a targeted technique used by physiotherapists to treat muscle tightness, trigger points, and dysfunctional movement patterns. It involves inserting a thin, sterile needle directly into tight or irritated muscle tissue to help reset muscle function.
Dry needling works by:
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Releasing muscle trigger points
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Reducing muscle tension and spasm
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Improving blood flow to affected tissues
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Restoring normal muscle activation and movement
This technique is especially effective for muscle-related pain, restricted range of motion, and persistent tightness that does not fully resolve with stretching or manual therapy alone.