What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling is a technique that utilizes thin, solid filament needles to treat myofascial trigger points, muscle spasms, or dysfunction tissue. This treatment is proven, practical and hands-on.
It is called Dry Needling because it does NOT involve injecting a chemical liquid or wet substance.
What is the Difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?
Acupuncture focuses on altering the "flow of energy" along traditional Chinese meridians for treatment of diseases. Dry Needling is a modern, science-based intervention for the treatment of pain and dysfunction in orthopedic conditions.
What will Dry Needling feel like?
- Dull heavy achiness sensation
- Muscle twitch
How it feels afterwards?
- May cause fatigue or drowsiness
- May experience soreness like a hard workout; easing within 24-48 hours
- May experience bruising
