Dry needling targets myofascial trigger points, which are tight knots or bands of muscle fibers that can cause pain and restrict movement.
Dry needling is a minimally invasive therapeutic procedure used by trained healthcare professionals, often physical therapists or chiropractors, to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. During a dry needling session, thin, solid needles are inserted into specific trigger points within muscle tissue. Unlike acupuncture, which is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine and focuses on energy flow, dry needling targets myofascial trigger points, which are tight knots or bands of muscle fibers that can cause pain and restrict movement.
The primary goal of dry needling is to release these trigger points, stimulate blood flow to the affected area, and promote the body's natural healing processes. This treatment can help reduce pain, improve muscle flexibility, and restore normal muscle function. It is often used as part of a comprehensive physical therapy or rehabilitation program to enhance the overall effectiveness of treatment for conditions such as chronic pain, muscle tightness, and sports-related injuries.
The primary goal of dry needling is to release these trigger points, stimulate blood flow to the affected area, and promote the body's natural healing processes. This treatment can help reduce pain, improve muscle flexibility, and restore normal muscle function. It is often used as part of a comprehensive physical therapy or rehabilitation program to enhance the overall effectiveness of treatment for conditions such as chronic pain, muscle tightness, and sports-related injuries.
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