Chronic pain, whether episodic or continuous, mild or excruciating, can take a significant toll on your physical and emotional health. If you have chronic or long-lasting pain that is not getting better with rest, medications, and other treatments, dry needling may help you. Dry needling, also known as trigger, point dry needling, or myofascial trigger point dry needling, is a relatively new and innovative approach to treating myofascial pain. Let’s talk about what dry needling therapy is, ... [Read More]
Archives for February 2023
Workers’ Compensation in Texas: What You Need to Know
If you sustain an injury in the workplace or have a condition related to your job, you may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation, a reimbursement program, legal protection, and return to work requirements regulated by the federal government and the state of Texas. Let’s learn more about the Workers’ Compensation process and how it can help you when you get injured on the job. Get Medical Treatment Right Away As soon as you know you’re injured, get a medical evaluation and treatment. In case ... [Read More]
The Benefits of Dry Needling for Trigger Points
Trigger point dry needling is used to treat tight bands or knots of tissue within muscles. These tight areas of tissue can trigger symptoms such as pain and reduced function in different areas of the body. Treatment involves inserting and gently manipulating ultra-fine needles into the affected area to help release the knotted tissue and relieve symptoms. Trigger point dry needling can provide a range of benefits, which you can learn more about below. Effective Pain Relief Trigger points can ... [Read More]
How to Identify a Physical Therapist Near You
Physical therapists are licensed medical professionals who treat a variety of musculoskeletal disorders and orthopedic injuries and conditions in patients of all ages. A physical therapist can be a great choice if you are experiencing pain or reduced function or mobility. Is Physical Therapy Right For Me? Physical therapists provide a variety of treatment services to help patients with musculoskeletal disorders and orthopedic injuries and conditions. They use many different modalities, such as ... [Read More]
