Dry needling in Balıkesir

What is dry Needling (Trigger Point Therapy)?

Dry needling treats myofascial pain by inserting thin, single-use needles – similar to acupuncture needles – into trigger points: firm, tender knots in a muscle that hurt when pressed and often refer pain to other areas. When the needle reaches the knot, the muscle usually gives a brief twitch and then relaxes. It is called “dry” because nothing is injected. It works best as one part of a physiotherapy plan that includes stretching and strengthening exercises.

How is dry Needling (Trigger Point Therapy) done?

1. Assessment of your pain and locating the trigger points responsible for it
2. Cleaning the skin over the area
3. Inserting sterile single-use needles into the affected muscle, often for a few seconds to minutes
4. A stretching and exercise programme to keep the muscle relaxed

Who is dry Needling (Trigger Point Therapy) suitable for?

• People with muscle-related (myofascial) pain in the neck, upper back or shoulders
• Tension-type headaches with tight neck and shoulder muscles
• Low back pain with marked muscle spasm
• Muscle tightness after sports injuries

Aftercare: what to watch out for

• Muscle soreness and small bruises at the needle sites for 24–48 hours are normal.
• Drink plenty of water and keep up the stretches you were shown.
• Skip heavy training on the day of treatment.
• Seek urgent care if you develop sudden breathlessness or chest pain after needling around the chest or upper back.

Possible side effects and risks

• Temporary soreness and bruising
• Feeling faint during treatment (uncommon)
• Very rarely a collapsed lung (pneumothorax) when needling over the chest wall – an experienced practitioner reduces this risk

Are there alternatives?

Trigger point injections, manual therapy, massage, stretching, heat and shock wave therapy are other options for myofascial pain.

What affects the cost of dry needling in Balıkesir?

The cost of dry needling depends on factors such as number of sessions; whether it is performed by a specialist doctor or a trained physiotherapist; whether it is combined with other physiotherapy treatments, and is set by the doctor after an examination. Under Turkish rules on the advertising of health services, prices are not published on our site; you can ask the doctor directly when you request an appointment.

• Number of sessions
• Whether it is performed by a specialist doctor or a trained physiotherapist
• Whether it is combined with other physiotherapy treatments

Getting treatment in Turkey as a visitor

• Ask the doctor for a written treatment plan, timeline and total cost before you travel.
• Check whether the doctor or clinic staff speak English, or bring a translator for the consultation.
• Plan enough time for check-ups after the procedure before your return flight.
• Keep copies of your X-rays, reports and the materials used (for example the implant brand) for your dentist or doctor at home.
• In an emergency in Turkey, call 112 (free, 24/7). For poisoning, the National Poison Information Centre is 114.