Dry needling is becoming a popular technique performed by physical therapists to help their patients reduce pain. Although it uses the same type of needles as are used in acupuncture, they are very different techniques and are done for different reasons. Whereas acupuncture is an ancient Chinese form of therapy for the whole body, with the purpose of manipulating the body’s inner “energy flows,” dry needling is done based on research of pain relief. It focuses on relieving points of pain – spe ... [Read More]
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What Conditions Can Dry Needling Treat?
Dry needling uses extremely thin needles inserted at affected areas of the body in hopes of relieving muscle pain and improving range of movement. It is not a new treatment method; tens of thousands of patients have benefitted from dry needling. It is called “dry” needling because there is no medicine delivered with the needle – it simply pierces the skin to target specific tissue underneath. Unlike acupuncture, which seeks to align energy flow (“chi”) in the body, dry needling is based on sci ... [Read More]
Reasons to Try Dry Needling for Pain Relief and More
Dry needling is a method that physical therapists often use to treat pain and mobility issues. It is a sensitive intervention in which a medical professional inserts a thin needle into the skin to stimulate the muscles underneath. The needle helps to stimulate the various trigger points that are causing the medical issue. Dry needling is very different from acupuncture. Though these two techniques share the aim of pain relief for the patient, dry needling is vastly different in philosophy and ... [Read More]
Best Trigger Points for Pain Relief
Wouldn’t it be great if you could just press a button and any pain you are experiencing would disappear? Actually, your body does have its own buttons – or, to be more precise, trigger points – that can be manipulated to relieve specific aches and pains when pressure is applied. What Is a Trigger Point? A trigger point is a sensitive area within soft muscle tissue that causes pain in its own or another part of your body. It can develop as a result of a muscle injury, strain, or other traum ... [Read More]
How Does Dry Needling Work?
Muscle “knots” are mini muscle spasms can cause discomfort and tenseness and can otherwise ruin your day. When these knots are “released,” usually through massage or relaxation techniques, you can feel like a new person. Physical therapists are trained to detect and target these “knots” in our muscles. One technique they use is called dry needling, which has been proven to quickly relieve local muscle tension and pain, with little to no downtime. Dry needling can also improve range of motion and ... [Read More]
