After Dry Needling of the Trap: Making the Relief Last

Dry needling of the upper trapezius releases the trigger points feeding persistent neck pain. Feeling loose, tender or slightly wrung out for a day or two afterwards is normal and settles on its own. The release opens a window rather than removing the cause. Trigger points reform when the muscle is repeatedly asked to hold load it does not have the endurance for, so what happens in the days after the needling decides how long the relief lasts. Most people hold the change with six to eight weeks of neck and upper back strengthening. At Peak Movement in Cape Town, an expert team of physiotherapists and biokineticists will identify what is loading your upper trapezius through the day, what has lost endurance, and how to keep the muscle calm rather than repeatedly rescuing it. Is soreness after dry needling normal? Yes. Mild tenderness for a day or two is expected and settles on its own. How long does the relief last? That depends on what follows. Without strengthening the tension typically rebuilds within weeks. How soon can I train after needling? Usually the next day, with load adjusted for any tenderness. Book your next session at 94 Strand Street, Cape Town, or call 067 369 0593.