What Can Dry Needling Do?

Dry needling is a relatively new technique that involves placing small needles (filiform needles) strategically into trigger points of the body. The primary purpose of dry needling is to relieve muscle pain, although there are other possible benefits, as well. There is no injection involved with the needles, which is why it is referred to as “dry needling.”

A review of how dry needling can help patients

Dry needling has a variety of different purposes. However, most notably, it is recommended to patients who have muscle pain, swelling, and stiffness. The following is an overview of the benefits dry needling offers and the specific types of conditions it can treat, along with insights into what kind of results you can expect from this treatment.

Relieve muscle pain and stiffness

As mentioned, dry needling is a modern technique that is most notably used to relieve muscle pain and stiffness. Muscle pain and stiffness may develop naturally, or it could be the result of a specific condition (see below). The level of relief patients find from muscle pain with dry needling varies, and the practitioner may adjust the treatment plan based on its effectiveness. Results typically take up to 48 hours, although some patients report seeing benefits within as soon as five hours of treatment.

Improved flexibility and range of motion

Another commonly reported benefit of dry needling is an increase in range of motion and flexibility. This is useful for everyone and can reduce the risk of future pain or injury. It is especially useful for athletes as it can aid in the recovery process after an injury and help to prevent future injuries from occurring. Many believe the reason some patients experience an increased range of motion from dry needling is due to decreased inflammation.

Conditions that dry needling can treat

There are many different conditions that dry needling can treat. In general, anyone who experiences chronic muscle pain, stiffness, and swelling should consider dry needling as a treatment option. Specifically, dry needling can treat the following conditions:

• General discomfort
• Sports injuries
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic muscle pain
• Arthritis

The best way to determine whether dry needling (or another method of treatment) is right for you is to consult with a practitioner that offers dry needling to discuss the pros and cons.

The safety and effectiveness of dry needling

Many patients have reported long-term relief through regular dry needling sessions, whereas others may not see the same level of results. The level of effectiveness depends on a range of factors, including the location of the pain and the underlying cause. However, dry needling is known to be safe and less than 5% of patients experience any side effects.

Talk to our team about dry needling treatment

Connect with our office today if you are interested in learning more about dry needling. Although studies are still ongoing to prove its effectiveness, many of our patients attest to finding pain and other symptom relief through treatment. We take pride in helping all of our patients, and we tailor treatment based on your individual needs.

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