Dry Needling

Chiropractic Fulton MD Woman Receiving Dry Needling

For the mild and efficient treatment of muscle aches, pains, and dysfunction caused by hyper-irritated muscle tissue, dry needling is utilized as a complementary therapy. It is frequently utilized in conjunction with soft tissue work and movement of the affected joints and provides prompt relief for muscular pains, muscle spasms, muscle tightness, and trigger points. Acupuncture needles are used in this method to loosen up knotted muscles and trigger points. The muscle fibers are punctured with the needle, which is left there until the muscle starts to show symptoms of relaxation.

When carried out by a trained professional, it is a safe therapeutic method. We make sure that only sterile, individually packaged needles are applied. The dry needling technique aids in muscular relaxation and encourages greater blood flow to the area being treated, which brings with it additional nutrients and speeds up the healing process. Sometimes after treatment, there can be bruising for about a week. People who have dry needling frequently report feeling more energized, deeply.

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Frequently Asked Questions about dry needling

How painful is dry needling?

Sometimes dry needling can be a little painful. In general, some parts of the body are more sensitive than others, and this might differ from person to person.

How long is a dry needling session?

Usually, 45 minutes or less.

What happens when dry needling hits a nerve?

A patient will typically twitch, which is extremely noticeable due to an uncontrollable muscle activity.

How many dry needling sessions do I need to do?

Your condition and the clinicians' clinical judgment will determine this.

What should you do after dry needling?

You can resume doing everything you would normally do, but only after consulting your clinician.

How many needles are used in dry needling?

This depends on the condition.

What happens to muscles during dry needling and does it help tight muscles?

Acupuncture needles are used in this method to loosen up knotted muscles and trigger points. The needle is placed into the muscle fibers and held there until the muscle starts to show symptoms of tension release. When carried out by a trained professional, it is a safe therapeutic method. The dry needling aids in muscular relaxation and encourages greater blood flow to the area being treated, which then brings with it additional nutrients and speeds up the healing process. People who have dry needling frequently report feeling more energized, relaxed, and generally healthy and well.

Dry needling and back pain?

When dry needling is used on the problem area, it aids in muscular relaxation and encourages increased blood flow to the area being treated, which then brings with it more nutrients and encourages faster healing and recovery. People who have dry needling frequently report feeling more energized, relaxed, and generally healthy and well.

Does dry needling treatment reduce inflammation?

Yes, increasing blood flow to the area will supply more nutrients.

What transpires after the release of a trigger point?

In the damaged area, there is an increase in blood flow, which supplies more nutrients and speeds up recovery. Additionally, muscle fiber lengthening may take place, increasing muscle length and enhancing the range of motion in the joints that are linked.

Can dry needling help with a bulging disc?

By reducing inflammation around the bulging disc, it can lessen the symptoms that go along with it.

Can dry needling help nerve damage?

Dry needling may result in slight improvements in nerve damage cases where the damage is relatively recent and not a long-standing problem.

Should I ice after dry needling?

Generally speaking, no, but if inflammation has developed as a result, ice may be applied to the area in question.

What can I expect after my dry needling session?

Patients may describe feeling lighter, experiencing less discomfort, and having better function in the treated area.