WHAT INJURIES CAN DRY NEEDLING TREAT?
Dry needling involves inserting extremely thin needles into affected areas of the body to relieve muscle pain and improve the range of motion.
What is Dry Needling?
Acupuncturists, chiropractors, physical therapists, and medical doctors use it to treat myofascial pain. The term "myofascial" is derived from the roots "Myo" (muscle) and "fascia" (which refers to the connective tissue between muscles).
Muscles can develop knotted areas known as trigger points. These trigger points are extremely sensitive and can cause pain when touched. They are frequently the source of referred pain or pain in another body part. Clinicians insert thin solid needles into trigger points in the skin. The needles are not used to inject medication but to stimulate the tissue.
The way your body moves is affected by pain. Dry needling is thought to change how the brain and muscles communicate, allowing the system to return to a more normal movement pattern.
When needled, a patient may feel various sensations, such as muscle soreness, aching, and a muscle twitch, which is considered a good sign. The needles may be inserted deeply or superficially and left in place for shorter or longer periods, depending on the type of pain being treated and how long it has lasted. For shorter durations, the needle would stay in the muscle for seconds, whereas for longer durations, the needle could stay in place for 10 to 15 minutes.
What Kinds of Pain are Treated by Dry Needling?
Dry needling is almost always used as part of a larger plan that includes exercise, manual therapy, heat therapy, and education. Dry needling is used to improve the range of motion that has been restricted by muscle tightness or scar tissue. Dry needling can also be used to treat:
How Dry Needling Works
Damaged, inflamed, or irritated tissue causes nearby muscles to contract, restricting blood flow to the area and worsening your condition.
A thin, sterile, solid filament needle is inserted into the skin during a dry needling treatment to stimulate the underlying myofascial trigger points. No liquid or medication is injected into the patient during the dry needling treatment.
When the muscle is stimulated with the needle, the fibers twitch, removing stress from the joint, nerve, or vascular tissue; as a result, muscle activity decreases dramatically, allowing it to relax and reduce pain and dysfunction. Dry needling, in essence, causes a small muscle contraction, allowing the muscle fibers to return to their normal, non-cramped state.
Dry Needling Therapy in Kearney, NE
If you are still in pain after trying other treatment options, contact the pain-relief specialists at Elite Health and Wellness in Kearney, NE. They can tell you if dry needling can help you. Call (308) 455 1500 and make an appointment to end your pain once and for all.
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