What the heck is dry needling?
Most people have heard of acupuncture but when it comes to dry needling most people have never heard of it or have no idea what dry needling is and what is involved. When in fact it is one of the most effective and most useful therapies that is available for the treatment of pain and dysfunction and is one that chiropractors are highly trained and very skilful in applying.
This blog will teach you everything that you need to know when it comes to dry needling. So read on to find out what exactly dry needling is and how it can help you today.
So what is dry needling?
Dry needling is similar to acupuncture, they both use very thin needles to treat the body and help restore function. Dry needling differs from acupuncture in that it is applied to trigger points or muscle knots instead of along the meridian system.
This makes it a very effective form of soft tissue therapy that our chiropractors can expertly apply as it is needed to complement our adjustments and help restore your soft tissues to correct working order.
Chiropractors are highly trained in the application of dry needling, we skillfully insert the needles into the areas that the body needs them most to give you the best possible relief from nagging aches and pains as well as improving the function of your body.
What to expect?
Our chiropractors will do a thorough examination of your muscles and spine. We will find the trigger points in your body and then apply the thin needles with the utmost precision to the areas that your body tells us where they are needed most. Don’t worry you don’t have to even see the needles go in as dry needling is most often performed with you laying face down so you can just relax and let the needles work their magic on your body.
How does it work with Chiropractic?
Dry needling works extremely well along with Chiropractic care. This is because whilst chiropractic adjustments are great at working with the body to restore it's normal function in a natural way, sometimes the muscles need a little extra attention. Dry needling is the perfect choice for this since it pairs perfectly with Chiropractic adjustments. It allows us to stimulate the muscles in a safe and natural way whilst never having to compromise on efficiency.
Does it hurt?
Dry needles are very thin, much thinner than the normal needles used for blood tests, in fact they are about the thickness of a single strand of hair. This means that often patients don't even feel them go in. And if you do feel them it is a very minor sensation, which is short lived. Most people with a phobia of needles find that they don’t have a problem with dry needling and are pleasantly surprised at how positive the experience is.
What can dry needling treat?
Dry needling is excellent for the treatment of tight and painful muscles as well as many other conditions such as:
Tennis elbow
Headaches
Migraines
Tight shoulders
Low back stiffness
Shoulder pain
This is just a short list of things that dry needling can help you with. If you are wondering if dry needling is for your issue, make sure to speak with one of our friendly chiropractors today.
All in all dry needling is a very safe and effective treatment for many issues that most people just put up with in their day to day life. So why put up with pain and abnormal function when you can get on top of the issue and live your life. After all, it's as easy as making an appointment today.
Where can I get some dry needling done?
Ready set chiro is your local dry needling expert for Albany and the great Southern region. So give us a call now on 9800 0670 or send us an email at readysetchiro@gmail.com and let the experts take care of you for all your dry needling needs.
