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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Rotator Cuff Injury
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the human body. It is the junction of 3 bones (the humerus, collarbone and scapula), 4 muscles (the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis) as well as tendons that surround the shoulder joint. The combination of the muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint are called the rotator cuff. When a rotator cuff injury happens, it can cause a lot of pain and reduce the function of the shoulder. Causes of A Rotator Cuff ... [Read More]
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]
Problems from Sitting at a Desk All Day
You probably have seen the teaser in your newsfeed: “Why sitting for too long is the new smoking.” While we don’t advocate either practice, both can bring more harm than good. Whether you sit at a desk in an office or school, man a cash register or drive for hours at a time, there is no disputing the health hazards of sitting all day. Being stationary for long periods of time can lead to any number of health problems. The good news is you can take a stand against sitting, especially the more you ... [Read More]
What Is Normally Involved in Physical Therapy?
In certain health situations, such as constant muscle pain or following surgery, your physician may advise you to see a physical therapist. But if you have never attended a session with a physical therapist, what should you expect? A physical therapist (PT) is someone who is medically trained in human anatomy and how it moves and works. The techniques that are used in a therapeutic session are performed to restore full function to an injured body part. What Should I Wear to My Physical ... [Read More]
