Dry needling is a type of alternative treatment for pain relief. It is also called trigger-point dry needling, since the hair-thin needles are inserted into trigger points – which are sensitive spots in a muscle that are tender to the touch. Muscles can become tight and knotted, and this causes pain. Dry needling is one of the most effective holistic, nonmedicinal treatments available today that can relax tight muscles, ease pain, and improve muscle movement. Many health conditions can ... [Read More]
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Hip Pain: Dry Needling Versus Cortisone Injections
If you are suffering from hip pain and have been diagnosed with hip bursitis or tendonitis, you may want to consider other treatment options before committing to steroid injections. What is Bursitis? Bursitis refers to inflammation of the bursa. A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that provides cushioning between tendons and/or bones around your joints. Although it is a common diagnosis, hip bursitis is an often inaccurate term used in the medical field. The majority of cases described as hip ... [Read More]
Trigger-Point Dry Needling in the Treatment of TMJ
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a hinge-like sliding joint that connects the jawbone to the skull. You have one on each side of your head, right in front of your ears. Like any other joint in the body, it has a small section of cartilage to prevent bone-on-bone rubbing as you move your jaw. If you have pain or malfunction of this joint, the issue is simply referred to as “TMJ.” Underlying causes of TMJ include jaw injuries, nighttime bruxism (grinding of the teeth), and clenching of the ... [Read More]
How To Keep Lower Back Pain From Developing Into A Chronic Case
Low back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide. The structures that make up the lower back are vulnerable to disease and injury that can cause varying degrees of pain. Some cases of low back pain are acute, meaning it only lasts for a short while and fades with conservative treatment. However, some cases can develop into chronic back pain. Chronic Back Pain Low back pain becomes chronic if it lasts for three months or longer. The pain may not be constant. The symptoms can come and go ... [Read More]
When to Seek Physical Therapy for Neck Pain
The expression “a pain in the neck” is a common expression because neck pain is very common indeed. To treat neck pain, we know that resting the area and generally not putting the same types or amounts of pressure on the neck and the head area will alleviate the pain. Many times, we simply slept in an awkward position – and so the neck pain lasts for several days and then disappears. However, if your neck pain is becoming debilitating and is lasting for more than a week, it’s best to turn to ... [Read More]
