What is Dry Needling?Dry Needling involves the insertion of a thin filament needle to stimulate the healing process of soft tissues (muscle "trigger points", fascia, tendons and ligaments, etc) resulting in pain relief and restoration of healthy physiology. Research supports that dry needling improves pain control, reduces muscle tension, normalizes biochemical and electrical dysfunction of motor endplates, and facilitates an accelerated return to activity.
This technique may be used in the following treatments: We can direct bill to your insurance.
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FAQs
What kind of sports injuries can IMS/Dry Needling help?
What to expect from Dry Needling... does it hurt?
Generally, the insertion of the needle is not felt. The local "twitch response" may provoke a brief pain sensation that has been described as a tingling, aching or cramping sensation.
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How does Dry Needling work?
This technique is unequaled in finding and eliminating neuromuscular dysfunction that leads to pain and functional deficits. A healthy muscle feels very little discomfort with insertion of this needle. However if the muscle is sensitive and shortened or has active trigger points within it, the subject will feel a sensation like a muscle cramp -'the twitch response'. The patient also may feel a reproduction of "their" pain which is a helpful diagnostic indicator for the practitioner attempting to diagnose the cause of the patients symptoms. Patients soon learn to recognize and even welcome this sensation as it results in deactivating the trigger point, reducing pain and restoring normal length function to the involved muscle.
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What is the difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a technique whereby the needles are placed in specific, pre-determined acupuncture points. These points are located along meridian channels that help the “qi” energy flow from inside the body (core organs) to more superficial tissues. Dry Needling is a form of acupuncture where the needles are placed in muscle “trigger points”. A Trigger point is a discrete, irritable, overactive point in skeletal muscle or fascia that can be felt as a nodule or band in the muscle. Palpation of the trigger point reproduces the complaint of pain, so area’s of needling is dependent on therapist feel and reports of reproduction of pain.
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How often will I have to come?
Frequency of treatment should be discussed with your therapist and will be determined based on your injury and your body's response to the treatment. Dry Needling can be used as form of regular maintenance on the body helping you stay active. Of course this schedule is only a recommendation and will likely fluctuate as your training volume and intensity change. When finding a therapist to work with it is important to find one that you connect with, that you trust and someone who understands your sport.
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Is Dry Needling covered by my insurance?
Yes. Dry Needling falls under the scope of practice for Acupuncture. Please confirm with your health provider directly.
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- Tendonitis (Golfers/Tennis elbow)
- Low Back Pain
- Muscle Tension/Strains
- Hip Pain
- Sciatica
- Knee Pain (Runners Knee, ITB)
- Acute/Chronic Injuries
What to expect from Dry Needling... does it hurt?
Generally, the insertion of the needle is not felt. The local "twitch response" may provoke a brief pain sensation that has been described as a tingling, aching or cramping sensation.
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How does Dry Needling work?
This technique is unequaled in finding and eliminating neuromuscular dysfunction that leads to pain and functional deficits. A healthy muscle feels very little discomfort with insertion of this needle. However if the muscle is sensitive and shortened or has active trigger points within it, the subject will feel a sensation like a muscle cramp -'the twitch response'. The patient also may feel a reproduction of "their" pain which is a helpful diagnostic indicator for the practitioner attempting to diagnose the cause of the patients symptoms. Patients soon learn to recognize and even welcome this sensation as it results in deactivating the trigger point, reducing pain and restoring normal length function to the involved muscle.
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What is the difference between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a technique whereby the needles are placed in specific, pre-determined acupuncture points. These points are located along meridian channels that help the “qi” energy flow from inside the body (core organs) to more superficial tissues. Dry Needling is a form of acupuncture where the needles are placed in muscle “trigger points”. A Trigger point is a discrete, irritable, overactive point in skeletal muscle or fascia that can be felt as a nodule or band in the muscle. Palpation of the trigger point reproduces the complaint of pain, so area’s of needling is dependent on therapist feel and reports of reproduction of pain.
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How often will I have to come?
Frequency of treatment should be discussed with your therapist and will be determined based on your injury and your body's response to the treatment. Dry Needling can be used as form of regular maintenance on the body helping you stay active. Of course this schedule is only a recommendation and will likely fluctuate as your training volume and intensity change. When finding a therapist to work with it is important to find one that you connect with, that you trust and someone who understands your sport.
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Is Dry Needling covered by my insurance?
Yes. Dry Needling falls under the scope of practice for Acupuncture. Please confirm with your health provider directly.
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Have more questions?If you have any other questions or would like to get more detailed information, please contact us by calling the clinic at (587) 356-3676.
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