Dry needling can be used for a variety of musculoskeletal problems. Muscles are thought to be a primary contributing factor to the symptoms.
If you suffer from muscular problems and pain, dry needling could aid in your recovery. The following are just a few of the issues this technique can improve:
Headaches
Muscle spasms
Tendonitis
Fibromyalgia
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Sciatica
TMD
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tennis or Golf Elbow
Frozen Shoulder
Acute and chronic injuries
Athletic and overuse injuries
Edema
Microcirculation
The treatment of muscles has the greatest effect on reducing pain mechanisms in the nervous system.
How Does Dry Needling Work?
With the use of fine filament needles, this method focuses on irritable muscle “knots” (trigger points) to relieve pain. It’s earned its name since the needles do not inject any fluid or medication into the body. The relief comes from the insertion of the needle, stimulating and releasing trigger points in a muscle.