If any of your fingers or thumb get stuck in a bent position as if you’re squeezing a trigger, especially in the morning, you might be suffering from a trigger finger. Trigger finger is a painful hand condition that mostly occurs in people whose jobs, tasks, or hobbies require repetitive strong gripping or grasping, such as farmers and musicians. People with some form of arthritis, gout, or diabetes may also develop this painful hand condition. Let’s talk about what a trigger finger is, ... [Read More]
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The Benefits of Dry Needle Therapy
Dry needle therapy is a safe, effective, minimally invasive treatment that can help relieve myofascial pain and other symptoms. The treatment is performed by skilled, certified physical therapists and involves using thin,‘dry’ (non-medicated) needles to target underlying areas of knotted tissue, known as trigger points. Myofascial pain affects the muscles and connective tissues, causing trigger points. These are small areas of tightly knotted muscle fibers that are hyperirritable when ... [Read More]
What is Dry Needle Therapy?
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]
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]