HERE’S HOW TO HELP MOBILITY AND MUSCLE TENSION WITHOUT MEDICATION… THE BUZZ ABOUT DRY NEEDLING. WHAT IS IT? WHAT DOES IT DO?
Do you suffer from constant knots in your shoulders, legs or back?
Does your mobility limit your life?
Why Dry Needling... Dry Needling eliminates knots, tension and improves how you move without medication. What Is Dry Needling? It is used to treat pain that comes from your muscles. A small, solid needle is placed directly into the muscle knot or spot that hurts to help break the pain cycle. How Does Dry Needling Work? By using dry needling your goal is to eliminate pain. Dry needling does this by: • Stopping chemicals your body releases that trigger pain. • Relieving stubborn muscle knots. • Helping your body move better once the muscle knots are gone. • Allows you to use your muscles the right way when they don’t hurt. •Headaches,evenheadachescausedby jawpain,migraines,and tension. • Leg and pain in the butt (sciatica, hamstring strains, calf tightness or spasm). Isn’t Dry Needling The Same As Acupuncture? Both use thin needles, but dry needling uses typically one at a time, where acupuncture uses many. Acupuncture typically leaves the needles in for an extended period time in the skin. For dry needling they are inserted directly into the muscle for an average of 1-2 minutes to each muscle knot. What Does It Help? Anyone with… • Neck, back, shoulder, or arm pain.
Does It Hurt? Most patients say they don’t even feel the needle go in. When the muscle reacts to the needle sometimes the patients say they can feel an electrical zing; others feel a deep cramping sensation, both are good results.The relief or benefits are felt later once the muscle knot is gone. How Many Treatments Does It Typically Take? Typically, it takes several visits to get a positive reaction to take place. We are trying to get the body to ease the knots, get the body to stop releasing the pain chemicals, and allow your body to finally move normally. One session may reduce the pain and shrink the area that hurts but each additional application helps reduce pain and get you back to normal, faster. Who Is It For? • People with muscle pain or knots • People who can’t quite get to 100% with Physical Therapy alone • People who have just that one spot that hurts • High school age or older
If you’re curious about Dry Needling and want to set up a free consultation with Dr. Laura or Dr. Lauren, our certified Dry Needling specialists call 410.762.2124 or email us atlas@iwantpt.com
1406 Crain Highway S. – Suite 110 Glen Burnie, MD 21061
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