What Is Dry Needling?

Dry Needling

DRY NEEDLING

Dry Needling is considered to be an extremely effective technique in reducing muscle tension and pain, increasing motion, and promoting increased function within muscles.

While this method does use a very fine needle, it is not based off on traditional Chinese medicine. Instead, the needle is used to deeply treat muscles and “deactivate” or “shut down” a painful knotted area or trigger point within muscles.

When a muscle spasms and tightens, it can lead to irritation and compression of the nerves. Irritated nerves send out a protective spasm to all of the muscles to which they are connected. This can lead to decreased mobility and pain in the area. Many of us have areas in our body that constantly feel tense or have what feels like a hard ball within the muscle.

Dry Needling involves inserting fine needles into these tight areas, which elicits a brief contraction or “twitch response” followed by an immediate and long-lasting feeling of relaxation. This deep treatment can help patients achieve amazing pain relief they never thought possible.

INFORMATION ABOUT DRY NEEDLING

Among the benefits of Dry Needling are:

Accelerates return to active rehabilitation
Desensitizes super sensitive structures
Normalizes biochemical electrical dysfunction of motor end plates
Pain control
Promotes healing response in tissue
Reduces muscle tension
Restores / Increases motion and function

Will Dry Needling help me?

If you like the results of massage therapy but are disappointed when your discomfort returns, Dry Needling may be a great way for you to receive more long-lasting relief. Unlike other types of bodywork, Dry Needling can treat nearly any muscle in the body, and at depths other treatments are unable to reach. Dry Needling is a great way to complement your massage therapy treatments, because it allows us to get rid of the deep knots and tension points that are unreachable during a massage.

An evaluation will help us determine if you are a good candidate for Dry Needling

Does Dry Needling hurt?

Needles used for Dry Needling are very slim in comparison to a typical injection needle. You may feel some minor discomfort during insertion, but it should not be painful. The needles are left in just long enough to relax your muscle. Generally, this is a very short period of time.

Pending your specific treatment plan, your therapist may repeat this action in multiple different areas of your body. This is to help your muscles return to their normal, relaxed state.

The needle is left just long enough to relax your muscle, which is a short period of time. In order to return the muscle to its normal, relaxed state, the procedure is repeated in different areas. There is some discomfort because we treat sensitive areas. However, it is well worth tolerating considering the long-term relief Dry Needling can provide.