HealthActions: Living Life Without Back Pain

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Is theprocedurepainful? Mostpeopledonot feel the insertionof theneedle.TheLTR (local twitch response)elicitsaverybriefcrampingand/ordeepaching sensation.DryNeedlingmay reproduce symptomsdirectly in the musclebeing treatedormay refer tootherareasof thebody. Are theneedlessterile? Yes,weonlyuse thehighestquality steriledisposableneedles. Are thereanysideeffects to the treatment? It is typical toexperience soreness in thearea treated for24-48 hours.The soreness isquite tolerable formostand iseasily alleviatedwithcold/heatand stretching.Drowsiness, tirednessor dizzinessoccurafter treatment ina smallnumberofpatients (1-3%).MinorbleedingorbruisingoccursafterDryNeedling in 15-20%of treatmentsand isconsiderednormal. How longdoes it take for theprocedure towork? In somecases,decreasedpainand improvedmobility is immediate.Typically, itmay takea few tre tment sessions fora

Physical Therapy and Dry Needling

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There are a lot of different reasons that back pain can develop. Even when youbreakdown injuries,whetherfromoveruseorathleticpursuits,thereare different problems that can develop. Sprains and strains are common, but so are issues with the vertebrae, blood flow, and even concerns regarding the spinal nerves. You might be amazed to discover the different factors that could be influencing your back health. Such as: • Your personal level of physical activity, including how often you exercise and the intensity of your typical workouts. • The types of shoes that you wear, in addition to how frequently you walk in different types of shoes, particularly shoes that lack support or those with high heels. • Prolonged engagement in sedentary behavior, including sitting at a desk for eight hours or more consecutive days of the week, or spending free time on the couch or otherwise relaxed. Aerobic activity and strength training exercises actually make it possible to reduce your risk of injury and to improve your ability to overcome back painbystrengtheningthevertebraeand improvingbloodflowandnutrient disbursement throughout the back. When you are inactive, blood flow can actuallybecome impeded,andthiscanhaveanegativeeffectontheoverall health of your back and spine. How Physical Therapy Helps. Anyone who has struggled with back pain can tell you plain and simple: When your back is hurting, there is no way topretendthat it isn’t.Simplygoing fromsedentary activitytobeingactive and healthy isn’t an option — at least not so easily. It takes time and effort, and when back pain is obstructing you from getting started, it requires help. Physical therapy can help you overcome back pain by giving you the knowledge and support necessary to help your back feel better, giving you the option to get off the couch and push yourself to reach new goals. Working with a licensed and experienced physical therapist ensures that you do not take on too much too quickly, but instead are guided through the process of healing with gradual steps. For more information about overcoming back pain, contact us. Formore informationon ourapproachandmore, visitourwebsite www.HealthActionsPA.com p• 334-305-0222 f • 334-305-0223 p • 334-828-7591 f • 334-828-7298 Southwest Alabama JACKSON 1711CollegeAve. p• 251-246-5761 f • 251-246-3779 GROVEHILL 295S.JacksonSt. p• 251-275-4905 f • 251-275-7906 THOMASVILLE 451SaffordAve. p· 334-636-1461 f · 334-636-1463 DAPHNE 2101Hwy98,SteKL p • 251-410-0620 f • 251-410-0621 MONROEVILLE 2071S.AlabamaAve. p • 251-575-1933 f • 251-575-2807 ATMORE 210 Brookwood Rd p · 251-491-0200 f · 251-491-0201

Dry Needling is a treatment technique that utilizes thin, solid filament needles designed to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying neural, muscular and connective tissues. Dry Needling evokes a healing response in painful neuromusculoskeletal conditions and improves movement impairments. The goal of dry needling is primarily to control pain by harnessing the body’s natural ability to heal. THOMASVILLE GROVE HILL MONROEVILLE TROY Tuscaloosa Montgomery Auburn DOTHAN Find a Clinic NearYou! ENTERPRISE lastingpositiveeffect.Weare trying tocausemechanical, biochemicalandneurologicalchangeswithout anyadditional pharmacologicalmeans.Therefore,weare looking foracumulative response todeactivate triggerpoints,disruptpainand to restore optimalmuscle functi n. JACKSON

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Problems we treat: • Repetitive Stress Injuries • Knee Osteoarthritis • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome • Plantar Fasciitis • Joint Pain with Arthritis • Fibromyalgia

• Decreased Mobility • TMJ and Headaches • Back and Neck Pain • Muscle Strains • Bursitis • Tendinitis

We offer dry needling at all of our clinics! Schedule an appointment to treat your aches and pains today!

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