Have You Ever Heard of Dry Needling For Pain Relief?
Dry Needling Could Change Your Life For The Better
If you’re experiencing pain or dysfunction in your neck, shoulder, elbow, or other body part, know that you’re not alone. Thankfully, there is help available through physical therapy.
What is dry needling?
It is a procedure that involves the use of acupuncture or acupuncture-like needles inserted into muscular tissue with the goal of restoring muscle to its resting length and tone. Due to the direct nature of the technique, it also releases pain producing chemicals back into circulation, as opposed to allowing them to sit in the tissue where they generate pain. It is called dry needling because the therapeutic effect results from the presence of a needle, as opposed to therapeutic effect resulting from use of a medication on the needle during the procedure. A physician prescription with “dry needling” specified is required for the performance of this treatment option.
Does dry needling hurt?
Most of our patients report experiencing little or no discomfort during dry needling procedures.
Our highly qualified, dry needling specialist knows how to make the process as pleasant as possible, although some patients may still notice a “twitch response” when the needle is placed.
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Ask us about dry needling today
There’s only one way to find out if dry needling is right for you. If you’re dealing with chronic headache pain, neck pain, an overuse injury, or other form of discomfort, call LSTC at 703-450-4300 today or click here to request an evaluation.