While dry needling and acupuncture involve needles, they have distinct differences. Acupuncture is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and focuses on balancing the body’s energy flow through meridians.
What Issues Can It Address?
Dry needling provides a powerful solution for conditions that are associated with muscle pain and tightness, such as headaches, shoulder pain, neck spasms, and lower back discomfort. Furthermore, this therapy can be used to help address chronic pain conditions associated with injuries or degenerative diseases like fibromyalgia, sciatica, and arthritis.
Is It Painful?
One common concern about dry needling is its level of pain. However, with the specific type of needling used in this technique, there is no significant discomfort involved. The needles are inserted into the affected area and left in place for around 10 to 15 minutes. This approach allows the therapy to work efficiently before we make further adjustments to the damaged tissues or joints.
What to Expect After Getting Care
Following a session, patients can expect positive effects to last for the next 24 to 48 hours. While we remove the needles after care, the stimulation of the points continues to provide benefits even after the session ends. It’s important to note that patients generally experience no pain or residual discomfort after the procedure.
Help for Pain Relief
Although dry needling can provide quick relief for some individuals, it is not always a guarantee. The value of the care varies depending on the individual’s condition and response. However, many patients find dry needling to be a beneficial adjunct therapy that relaxes muscles and facilitates the overall healing process.
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