Foundation in Dry Needling

The aim of the course is to make you feel trained, competent and confident to use dry needling the next day you are in clinic.

Course is suitable for Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Chiropractors and Sports Therapists at Level 4 and above. Course is also suitable for final year students of the above.

Foundation Course will cover the –

Rationale and history of using dry needling

Clinical implications

Contra-indications and considerations

Identify and locating myofasical trigger points

The best conditions and symptoms to use dry needling

How to combine dry needling into your treatments to develop a comprehensive approach and awareness when to use

Practical application for the following muscles/areas;

Sub occipitals

Trapezius and Levator Scapulae

Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Subscapularis, Teres Minor, Deltoids

Thoracic and Lumbar Erector Spinae

Gluteus maximus, medius, minimus, Piriformis

Forearm extensors and Flexors

Quadriceps, Hamstrings, gastrocnemius and Soleus, Achilles tendon

Free set of acupuncture needles will be given at the end of the course for you to use the following day in practice.

Please check with your insurance provider in regards cover, as some providers will require you to attend the Foundation and Advance Course before giving you full cover to practice.

Early Bird price till the 28th February 2026

Advance Dry Needling and Electric Acupuncture Course (23rd and 24th May) can be booked at the same time as the Basic Course at a discounted rate.

This course is designed for those who have previously attended and completed one of our Dry Needling Courses, or equivalent.

This course will look at more technical areas in comparison to our foundation course as we will explore more sensitive areas, including

Muscles of mastication

Anterior cervical spine

Deep tissues of cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine

Ribs

Forearm - Supinator, Pronator Teres

Carpal tunnel

Popliteus and more

The course will also explore the use of electric acupuncture, including theory and practical application and how to incorporate this into your treatment plans and management.

If you wish to spread the course, all our courses can be paid via Klarna

Course at the London School of Osteopathy, 12 Grange Rd, London SE1 3BE