Dry needling is when a thin needle is used to penetrate the skin to stimulate underlying muscles and tissues to treat pain and impaired movements. Research supports that dry needling improves pain control, reduces muscle tension, and facilitates an accelerated return to active rehabilitation.
Dry needling is when a thin needle is used to penetrate the skin to stimulate underlying muscles and tissues to treat pain and impaired movements. Research supports that dry needling improves pain control, reduces muscle tension, and facilitates an accelerated return to active rehabilitation.
If you suffer from headaches, neck pain, shoulder pain, strains/sprains, tennis elbow, back pain, or knee pain, dry needling can help you! Your next question is probably: wait, isn’t this just like acupuncture? They do both use needles, but how they address pain points are very different. Acupuncture uses energy flows in the body while dry needling pinpoints those muscles that are causing you problems. If you find that you have pain that limits your movements, dry needling in Austin, Texas is a great solution for you.
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One of our Austin physical therapists will conduct a detailed evaluation to determine the root cause of your pain. Once we figure out what’s bothering you, we will start by inserting very thin needles into the muscle that’s causing you pain. There might be a slight twitch or the sensation of a small muscle cramp at first, but that passes within a few seconds.
That’s it! It’s quick and simple. You may experience some soreness after the visit, but you will begin to see less pain and an increase in your range of motion. Your physical therapist will continue to evaluate you during each mobile physical therapy visit to continue to address pain points and ensure you are receiving the benefits of dry needling.
For example, dry needling offers numerous benefits for individuals suffering from musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. Its targeted approach allows for precise treatment of specific areas, making it a valuable non-pharmacological option for pain management. Patients often see:
At Move Empower Concierge Physical Therapy, we are happy to offer dry needling in Austin, TX as a natural pain relief option for those looking for non-pharmacological resources.
Yes! The only thing they really have in common is that they use a needle. Acupuncture uses what’s known as meridians that are energy paths in the body. Dry needling uses trigger points to guide treatment; trigger points like sore places on muscles.
One of our physical therapists will figure out your trigger points — also known as pain points — and then insert a sterile, stainless steel needling into the muscle that’s causing you problems. It’s pretty normal for your muscle to twitch a bit here, and that might cause some mild discomfort, but it passes quickly. Patients tend to experience rapid symptom relief and increased mobility after appointments; there might be some initial soreness after your appointment, but that will subside after 24 hours.
We get it. You hear needles and don’t have a great feeling about it. Don’t worry! The needles are very thin filament needles. In fact, they are so thin that most patients don’t feel much when the needle first enters the skin. For comparison, getting a flu shot or getting blood drawn causes much more pain. When the needle hits the target muscle that’s causing you problems, there might be a sensation similar to a small muscle cramp, but that only lasts about 15-30 seconds.
Therapeutic dry needling can be used as a standalone treatment, but combining it with other therapies may enhance its efficacy. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the best approach for your specific condition.
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