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How Does Dry Needling Work
Dry Needling is a highly effective treatment method that can aid in the recovery from a multitude of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular conditions.
Dry needling is an evidence based technique in which foundational neuroanatomy and musculoskeletal targets are treated in order to influence proper function of the neuromuscular systems. A very small monofilament needle is inserted through the skin and into the deeper tissues that we are unable to target with our hands or other instruments.
Penetrating deep into the tissues with a fine needle causes small microvascular injury, inhibits the reflex arcs from the nervous system, normalizing inflammatory responses, and centrally mediates pain. These physiologic benefits ENABLE OUR BODY TO HEAL in when natural process and other treatments cannot.
Should I continue exercising while receiving dry needling?
Yes, Dry needling is a passive treatment method that simply stimulates healing. The exercise and movement protocols that your Physical Therapist prescribes is equally important to follow. Sometimes this may need to be modified depending dry needling techniques provided.
Conditions to benefit from Dry Needling
- Osteoarthritis
- Headaches
- Cervical pain syndromes
- Cervical Thoracic and Lumbar Pathologies with unresolved neurologic symptoms, neuropathies
- Facet Joint dysfunction
- Sacroiliac Joint dysfunction
- Disc bulges/herniations
- Spinal stenosis
- Nerve root entrapments “pinched nerves”
- Sciatica
- Chronic muscular tightness
- Chronic pain: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Sports and overuse injuries
- Hand & Foot pain syndromes
- Temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ) Disorders
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Pain that may not have resolved through traditional treatment methods
Below is a link to the:
AMERICAN ACEDEMY OF MANIPULATIVE THERAPY (AAMT) Recent publications to see Emerging research regarding DN and its benefits.
Can All Physical Therapist Safely Perform Dry Needling
No, Not all physical therapists or professionals are trained to perform Dry Needling.
AAMT trained providers practice within the framework of western musculoskeletal diagnoses, not within the theoretical framework of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). AAMT Trained providers also use evidence-based guidelines, recommended “point” locations, and dosages for the use of dry needling.
