Dry needling is an effective Physical Therapy intervention for the treatment of muscle pain and injury. Our previous post described a recent review article supporting its’ use for the reduction of short term pain and disability in multiple body parts including the spine and hip. Painful trigger points and muscle pain can also be treated...
Dry needling performed by Physical Therapists has grown in popularity over the past 10 years among researchers, clinicians, and patients. Dry needling uses a solid monofilament needle designed to disrupt the the taut band of muscle tissue causing a patient’s pain. This intervention uses a mechanical stimulus to create a neurological, chemical, and circulatory response...
Dry Needling performed by licensed Physical Therapists is gaining momentum in clinics and research trials across the country. This intervention can be an excellent treatment for patients suffering from pain and trigger points within their muscles. Trigger points are hyper irritable bands of tissue contributing to pain, loss of flexibility, and impaired strength in patients. The...