Dry Needling

What is Dry Needling?

Dry Needling is a technique that involves the use of thin, dry needles (no injections) to stimulate muscles, release tension, improve blood flow, and decrease pain.

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Why is Dry Needling superior to massage?

Needles allow your therapist to reach deep layers of tissues that are hard to reach with hands. While massage is relaxing, it is also completely passive. Dry Needling acts as a neuromuscular reset for the body. By stimulating a twitch response in the muscles, we are not only releasing areas of tension but teaching the muscles how to properly contract and relax. Dry needling can further be combined with electrical stimulation to force greater twitch responses and improve nerve impulses to weak or inhibited muscles. 

 

Benefits of Dry Needling:

• Immediate improvement in tension and mobility

• Immediate improvement in muscle firing and stability

• Useful for diagnostics secondary to immediate effects

• Aids in tissue recovery after activity

• Pain reduction

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Is Dry Needling safe?

​Yes! Dry Needling is extremely safe. As with any needle, there is potential for bleeding and bruising at the site of insertion. If you are pregnant, have a bleeding disorder, have an active infection or tumor, or have an aversion to needles, we do not recommend Dry Needling.

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How are appointments scheduled?

Appointments may be scheduled as dry needling only appointments or combined with other treatments during physical therapy or wellness sessions. Individual appointments are scheduled for 30 minutes for up to 4 body regions. Additional time may be scheduled as needed. Contact us to inquire about our discounted Dry Needling package pricing.

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To learn more about dry needling, follow the link:

Cleveland Clinic: Dry needling explained

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