Dry needling utilizes a thin monofilament needle which penetrates the skin and treats underlying muscular trigger points for the management of neuro-musculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.
The intent of the treatment is to reduce pain, inactivate trigger points and restore function.
Dry needling can be used for a wide variety of musculoskeletal issues, such as shoulder, neck, heel, hip and back pain. Research (1) has been indicating dry needling is a safe and effective approach for treating and managing pain.
The intent of the treatment is to reduce pain, inactivate trigger points and restore function.
Dry needling can be used for a wide variety of musculoskeletal issues, such as shoulder, neck, heel, hip and back pain. Research (1) has been indicating dry needling is a safe and effective approach for treating and managing pain.
How does it work?
Upon being inserted into the skin (most times, painlessly), the body begins to stimulate nerve fibers which release substances that interrupt pain signals, increase blood flow to the area, promote healing, and reduce local and referred pain. The muscle tissue many times will "twitch" in response and relax from its tightened and previously spasmodic state.
Upon being inserted into the skin (most times, painlessly), the body begins to stimulate nerve fibers which release substances that interrupt pain signals, increase blood flow to the area, promote healing, and reduce local and referred pain. The muscle tissue many times will "twitch" in response and relax from its tightened and previously spasmodic state.
Dry Needling Vs Acupuncture
Although they seem very similar, Dry needling and acupuncture vary.
While they both utilize the same needles inserted in the skin, Dry needling aims to treat localized muscle trigger points in bands of muscle before the pain travels to other parts of the body. Acupuncture focus on the balance of the flow on energy in the body by following and clearing out meridian patterns.
Although they seem very similar, Dry needling and acupuncture vary.
While they both utilize the same needles inserted in the skin, Dry needling aims to treat localized muscle trigger points in bands of muscle before the pain travels to other parts of the body. Acupuncture focus on the balance of the flow on energy in the body by following and clearing out meridian patterns.
Needles?!
Concerned or afraid of needles?
The size of the needles we use for Dry Needling are extremely thin compared to medical needles you may be used to. If you have ever donated blood or received any injections before, the Dry Needles are much, MUCH thinner.
Many time you will not even feel the needles when they are inserted.
Concerned or afraid of needles?
The size of the needles we use for Dry Needling are extremely thin compared to medical needles you may be used to. If you have ever donated blood or received any injections before, the Dry Needles are much, MUCH thinner.
Many time you will not even feel the needles when they are inserted.
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1) Phys Ther Rev. 2014 Aug; 19(4): 252–265 - Dry needling: a literature review with implications for clinical practice guidelines
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