Dry Needling Focused Treatment
TRIGGER POINT RELEASE
Service Description
Every dry needling session at Peak Movement begins with a detailed clinical assessment to identify your pain patterns, areas of muscular tension, and movement limitations. This ensures that treatment is targeted accurately and that each session forms part of a structured, goal-oriented plan rather than a standalone intervention.Using fine, solid filament needles, your therapist targets myofascial trigger points — localised bands of contracted muscle tissue that refer pain, restrict movement, and resist conventional treatment. By releasing these trigger points directly, dry needling reduces pain, restores healthy blood flow, decreases muscular hypertonicity, and allows the affected tissue to heal more efficiently than stretching or manual therapy alone can achieve.Dry needling is particularly effective for chronic pain conditions, sports injuries, tension headaches, lower back and neck pain, shoulder impingement, and persistent movement restrictions that have not responded to other treatment approaches. It is commonly used as part of an integrated treatment plan alongside other modalities to accelerate and deepen clinical outcomes.Following your session you will receive guidance on what to expect in the hours after treatment and, where indicated, a personalised rehabilitation protocol to support your recovery between appointments.
Cancellation Policy
At Peak Movement, we're committed to delivering the highest standard of care across all of our services. Please take note of our general booking policy. 1. Booking & Confirmation Sessions must be booked in advance via the Peak Movement app, website, or front desk. Bookings are confirmed once payment is made or a valid package/membership is active. Initial bookings and select follow-ups must be paid before the session to secure the booking, unless otherwise agreed with your practitioner. 2. Cancellation & Rescheduling Please provide at least 12 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations between 6 and 12 hours before the session: 50% of the fee is charged and must be settled before any new booking. Cancellations within 6 hours, or no-shows: full session fee charged or session forfeited from your package. In genuine emergencies, please contact us directly. 3. Late Arrivals Sessions start and end at the scheduled time. Late arrivals will not extend the session. Arriving more than 15 minutes late may be treated as a missed session and charged in full. 4. Payment & Invoicing Sessions are payable upfront. Formal invoices are provided on request, and where applicable for medical aid claims. Reimbursement depends on your provider and plan, and Peak Movement is not responsible for claim outcomes. 5. Session Validity Purchased sessions and packages have a validity period (typically 3–6 months). Expired sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable. 6. Health & Responsibility Please inform your practitioner of any injuries, illnesses, or medical changes before each session. It is your responsibility to ensure you are medically cleared for the service being provided. 7. Communication Ongoing communication is key to effective outcomes. Please keep your practitioner updated between sessions for optimal care. 8. Consent & Communications By signing the consent form, you grant Peak Movement permission to add your details to our system and marketing campaigns for future communications, updates, and invitations. You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by contacting our front desk.
Contact Details
94 Strand Street, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
+27 67 369 0693
hello@peakmovement.co.za