SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: DRY NEEDLING
a few hours and two days. Recommendations vary depending on the amount of soreness you have and on the individual response to treatment, but may include applying heat or ice overthe area, gentle stretchesandmodificationsofactivities. Wealsorecommenddrinking a lot of fluids/water to prevent any excessive amounts of soreness. Like any treatment, there are possible complications. While complications are rare in occurrence, they are real and must be considered prior to giving consent for treatment. Side effects to be expected after the treatment include muscle soreness of the treated area, fatigue, and slight dizziness ,although all of these are minimal. Depending on your level of soreness, heat, ice, or gentle stretching is recommended after having the procedure done. It takes 2 minutes to 72 hours for the lesions to heal. Once you feel that moment of healing, email us so we can determine what type of responder you are and when we should see you again. ACUPUNCTURE VS DRY NEEDLING Acupuncture and dry needling, while using the same needle types, are two very different treatments. Traditional Acupuncture is used for the diagnosis and treatment of pathological conditions including visceral and systemic dysfunction, while dry needling is used for the assessment and treatment of myofascial pain syndromes and dysfunction due to myofascial trigger points, tension areas, muscle spasms, and/or increased tonicity. Dry Needling is a form of therapy that is designed to alleviate symptoms from Trigger Points or muscle spasms. AnyPhysicalTherapistswith specialized training and skills can offer Dry Needling. To learn more about dry needling or to schedule your appointment,contactyourphysicaltherapistat IberiaSports&rehab by calling 337.367.3331!
WHAT IS DRY NEEDLING? Dry Needling involves inserting a tiny monofilament needle in a muscle or muscles in order to release shortened bands of muscles and decrease trigger point activity. This can help resolve pain and muscle tension, and will promote healing. This is not traditional Chinese Acupuncture, but is instead a medical treatment that relies on a medical diagnosis to be effective. WHO CAN BENEFIT? DryNeedling isavaluableandeffectivetreatmentformusculoskeletal pain. Patients with the following symptoms may benefit from this treatment: • Muscle Strains • Tendonitis • Osteoarthritis • Bursitis • Decrease Mobility/Range of Motion • Headaches • Chronic Pain WHAT TO EXPECT FROM TREATMENT? Most patients report being sore after the procedure. The soreness is described as muscle soreness over the area treated and into the areas of referred symptoms. Typically, the soreness lasts between
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Call and consult with a physical therapist at Iberia Sports & Rehabilitation to discuss your pain and symptoms.
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2. Your physical therapist may suggest exercises or precautionary measures to relieve or avoid pain.
PERONEAL NERVE SLIDER Layonyourbackwithyour legelevatedandonekneeata90ºangle.Slowlystraighten yourkneewhilesimultaneouslybendingyourfootup.Bendyourkneebackdown,while alsopumpingyourankledownwardand inwardas ifpressingthebrake inacar.Repeat 6-10 timesoneach leg.
3. If further assessment is needed to find the cause of your paint, your therapist can schedule an appointment with you.
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