What is trigger point dry needling?

Trigger point dry needling may be the treatment for you. Fine needles are used to create a neuromuscular response in the body that can help relax overactive muscles and fire up inhibited muscles. Dry needling utilizes a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin, fascia, and muscles to address adhesions, trigger points, and connective tissue.

How it is different from acupuncture?

Acupuncture is an ancient traditional Chinese technique that utilizes the knowledge of meridians.  This focus allows an acupuncturist to work on a person’s inner balance, energy, and qi. While the trigger point dry needling is based on three models (Myofascial trigger points, Neuropathic myofascial pain syndromes, Cannon’s Law of denervation super-sensitivity) to create normal tone in a muscle.

What to expect after trigger point dry needling therapy:

• Often, patients will experience a mild, dull ache during treatment and up to 24 hours post treatment.
• It is normal to have mild to moderate muscle soreness after dry needling treatment and in some people, bruising may occur.
• Drinking lots of water, stretching, moving your body, and heating the sore muscles can reduce the duration of the soreness.
• It may take several sessions for the changes to take full effect but patients will usually notice the difference right after treatment.

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