Dry Needling Treatment
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What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a modern evidence-based treatment performed by Doctors of Physical Therapy and physicians which involves the insertion of a sterile monofilament needle into the muscle, connective tissue, or periosteum. The insertion of a “ dry needle” one without medication or injection in order to stimulate healing and reduce pain. The stimulation provided by needed can cause local and systemic changes in the body through various mechanisms.
Dry needling is a part of modern Western medicine and is supported by research.
Due to its small diameter, patients often do not feel the needle being inserted. Certain conditions such as clotting disorders and uncontrolled hypertension increase the chances of negative side effects and should speak with their physician before treatment.
Dry needling is not acupuncture, which is based on traditional Chinese medicine performed by acupuncturists. Dry needling is a part of modern Western medicine and is supported by research. Physical therapists are well-educated in anatomy and the treatment of the body. Physical therapists who perform dry needling supplements also obtain specific postgraduate education and training.
Literature supports Dry Needling to be an effective treatment for many conditions including nerve pain, referred pain, mechanical pain, headaches, trigger points, and chronic joint pain. Adding electrical stimulation to treatment can increase blood flow to the area treated, and reduce pain and inflammation. Study findings also show that dry needling can normalize dysfunctions of the motor end plates, from which nerve impulses get transmitted to muscles. This can help speed up the patient’s return to active rehab.
Literature supports Dry Needling to be an effective treatment for many conditions including nerve pain, referred pain, mechanical pain, headaches, trigger points, and chronic joint pain. Adding electrical stimulation to treatment can increase blood flow to the area treated, and reduce pain and inflammation. Study findings also show that dry needling can normalize dysfunctions of the motor end plates, from which nerve impulses get transmitted to muscles. This can help speed up the patient’s return to active rehab.
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