DRY NEEDLING
Dry needling is a skilled intervention performed by a licensed physical therapist that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and release underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of pain and movement impairments. Dry needling is a technique used to treat dysfunctions in skeletal muscle, fascia, and connective tissue, and diminish persistent peripheral nociceptive input, and reduce or restore impairments of body structure and function leading to improved activity and participation.
Northland Rehab is proud to offer dry needling for our patients and clients. Please contact us for more information or discuss this with your current healthcare provider if you feel you would benefit from this technique
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Dry Needling FAQ
What is dry needling?
What conditions can be treated with dry needling?
Where does dry needling fit in the entire rehabilitation program?
Is dry needling similar to acupuncture?
Is the procedure painful?
Most patients do not feel the insertion of the needle. The local twitch response elicits a very brief (less than a second) painful response. Some patients describe this as a little electrical shock; others feel it more like a cramping sensation. Again, the therapeutic response occurs with the elicitation of local twitch responses and that is a good and desirable reaction.
How long does it take for the procedure to work?
What side effects can I expect after the treatment?
Once I am feeling better, how often do I need to come back to maintain my progress?
How much does it cost?