Invasive physiotherapy and percutaneous neuromodulation in Águilas
For tendinopathies, persistent pain and trigger points that won't go away. Techniques such as dry needling and percutaneous neuromodulation, ultrasound-guided and integrated into your physiotherapy treatment. No extra cost.
Dry needling and percutaneous neuromodulation for tendinopathies and persistent pain. Ultrasound-guided and included in your treatment, at no extra cost.
What cases can it be used for?
- ✓ Tendinopathies (patellar, Achilles, shoulder…)
- ✓ Trigger points and persistent knots
- ✓ Muscle pain that won't settle
- ✓ Pain of neuromuscular origin
- ✓ Support for sports recovery
Included in your treatment, at no extra cost
Dry needling and percutaneous neuromodulation are part of your physiotherapy session when indicated. You don't pay extra for them: we apply them if they add value to your recovery.
Two techniques, one goal: to get you out of pain
Both use a fine needle, but do different things. Always after a prior assessment.
Dry needling
We insert a fine needle directly into the muscle's trigger point to release tension, reduce pain and improve function.
- Acts on knots and trigger points
- Releases deep muscle tension
- Useful when manual therapy can't reach
Current guided near the nerve
We apply a controlled current through the needle near a nerve to modulate its activity, which can help reduce pain and improve muscle activation.
- Modulates the nerve's activity
- Can reduce persistent pain
- Helps restore muscle function
When these techniques can help
Always after assessing your case and combined with the rest of your treatment.
Reasonable benefits (no absolute promises)
Less pain
Can help reduce persistent muscle and neuromuscular pain.
More function
Improves muscle activation and mobility in the treated area.
More precision
Ultrasound-guided to reach the exact point safely.
How we integrate these techniques into your session
Prior assessment
We confirm your case is suitable and rule out contraindications.
Guided application
We apply the technique, with ultrasound when it adds precision. You'll feel a brief discomfort.
Integration and exercise
We combine it with manual therapy and exercise within your plan.
⚠ When we don't apply these techniques
- Phobia or aversion to needles
- Serious clotting problems
- Uncontrolled anticoagulant treatment
- Active infection in the area to be treated
- Pregnancy (depending on the case)
- Altered sensation in the area
Your safety comes first. We always assess these conditions before applying any invasive technique. If your case isn't suitable, we'll suggest the best alternative.
A persistent pain that won't go with the usual approach?
Book an assessment and we'll tell you whether invasive physiotherapy or neuromodulation can help you.
Frequently asked questions
What is invasive physiotherapy?
A set of techniques that use a needle to treat the tissue directly. The best known is dry needling, which acts on the muscle's trigger points.
What is percutaneous neuromodulation?
A technique that applies a controlled current through a needle near a nerve to modulate its activity, which can help reduce pain and improve muscle function.
Is there an extra cost?
No. Percutaneous neuromodulation and dry needling are included in your physiotherapy treatment, at no extra cost, when indicated for your case.
Does dry needling hurt?
You may feel a brief discomfort or a muscle twitch during the technique. It's well tolerated and short-lived. We adapt the intensity to your tolerance.
When is it not indicated?
In cases of needle phobia, serious clotting problems, uncontrolled anticoagulant treatment, infection in the area, pregnancy depending on the case, and other situations we assess before applying it.
Is it ultrasound-guided?
When it adds precision and safety, yes. Ultrasound helps us locate the exact point. More about our ultrasound.