Reasons To Consider Dry Needling

Dry Needling or Myofascial trigger point dry needling, utilizes the same thin, small needles that acupuncture uses. By inserting the needles into the muscle tissue, tight or knotty tissue can be relaxed. We've had a lot of patients asking about this technique because their friends or therapists have told them they should try it. We wanted to shed some light on this technique and provide you with a little insight as to what dry needling is.

Muscle Relaxation

It is believed that inserting a needle into the muscle tissue can disrupt the electric flow and stop your muscles from tensing up. This allows them to release to their relaxed state and knotted or tight tissue will relax.

Increased Blood Flow

When the musles tighten, it decreases the blood flow in our bodies. By releasign the tension in the muscles, we can increase our blood flow. This causes the nutrients we all need to be healthy to be better distributed throughout.

Decreasing Pain and Releasing Neurotransmitters

Dry needling releases certain opiate peptides like endorphines, which block the transmission of pain siganls to the brain and spinal cord. This effect decreases the amount of pain you feel because your brain has stopped responding to those distress signals.

Treating Chronic Pain

You shouldn't have to live with pain. Dry needling is used for acute and chronic conditions. It can be useful for: plantar fasciitis, sciatica, back/neck pain, headaches and much more.

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