DRY NEEDLING
Dry needling works by stimulating myofascial trigger points, areas of muscles that have become tense due to stress, incorrect posture or overuse. These points can create local pain or cause referred pain felt in other parts of the body. When the needle enters these points, it triggers a local release of tension and relaxes the muscle, which reduces pain and improves functionality.
Studies show that dry needling can improve local blood flow, stimulate the production of endorphins and reduce chronic inflammation in the affected area, speeding up the healing process.
Benefits of Dry Needling: How can it help you?
Rapid relief from muscle aches and pains
Reduce inflammation and muscle tension
Improving mobility and flexibility
Rapid removal of trigger points
Boost local circulation
This treatment is recommended for people suffering from conditions such as:
- Chronic back and neck pain: For those who spend a lot of time at a desk or in the same position, dry needling can help release muscle tension that builds up in those areas.
- Tension headaches: Dry needling can be effective for those suffering from headaches caused by muscle tension in the neck and shoulder area.
How does it work?
Dry needling involves the use of very fine needles that are inserted into the trigger points of muscles. These points are responsible for pain and discomfort. Their stimulation relaxes the muscle, reduces inflammation and improves blood flow, promoting rapid recovery. Unlike acupuncture, dry needling has a modern medical approach and is focused exclusively on solving muscle problems.
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Is Dry Needling right for you?
Do you have chronic muscle pain?
If you suffer from muscle pain that persists for months or even years, dry needling may be the solution. This method directly targets tense points in the muscles, providing fast relief and significant pain reduction, even in cases of chronic pain such as lower back or neck pain.
Do you have joint pain associated with tight muscles?
Muscle tension can lead to joint pain or limited movement in joints such as the shoulder, knee or hip. Dry needling helps relax the muscles around the joints, which can reduce pressure on the joints and improve mobility.
Do you have tight muscles or muscle contractures?
Muscle tension can result from incorrect posture or strenuous exercise. Dry needling relaxes the muscles and releases contractures that limit movement and cause discomfort. It is ideal for people who feel stiffness or tightness in their muscles.
Are you sporty or injured?
Dry needling is effective in treating injuries caused by sports activities, such as stretching or overuse of muscles. Athletes use this technique to speed up recovery and prevent future injuries by helping to restore muscle tissue quickly.
Do you suffer from tension headaches or migraines?
Many migraines and headaches are caused by muscle tension in the neck and shoulder area. Dry needling can reduce these tensions, helping to prevent and relieve recurring headaches.
Do you have bad posture or pain from sedentary work?
Hours spent at a desk or in the wrong position can lead to tension building up in the back, neck and shoulder muscles. Dry needling can help release these tensions, correcting muscle imbalances and relieving the discomfort associated with incorrect posture.
Întrebări frecvente
Dry needling is not considered a painful treatment, but it can cause temporary discomfort during the session, especially when the needles touch trigger points. This discomfort can range from a mild stinging sensation to an involuntary contraction of the muscle (local spasm), which is a sign that the trigger point has been stimulated correctly. These sensations are usually brief and bearable, and many patients describe them as 'good pain', indicating that the muscle is relaxing. After treatment, you may feel a slight tenderness in the treated area, similar to muscle fever, but this usually disappears within 24-48 hours.
The number of sessions needed depends on the severity and duration of the condition you are treating. In general, patients experiencing acute pain, such as that caused by a recent injury, may see significant improvement after 3-5 sessions. For chronic pain or complex muscle problems, a more extensive treatment plan may be required, with weekly or more frequent sessions. The dry needling specialist will assess your progress and adjust the frequency of sessions based on your body's response to treatment. Another factor influencing the length of treatment is the combination with other complementary therapies.
Yes, dry needling can be successfully integrated into more complex treatment plans. This technique is often used in conjunction with other forms of therapy such as:
- Physiotherapy: Dry needling helps to relax tense muscles and improve mobility, which makes exercise and stretching during physiotherapy sessions more effective.
- Therapeutic massage: After a session of dry needling, the muscles are more relaxed and a massage can help further release tension and improve local blood flow.
- Manual therapy: Specialists may use dry needling in combination with manual joint and muscle manipulation techniques to speed up the recovery process.
- Rehabilitation exercises: After dry needling, muscles are more likely to respond well to strengthening and flexibility exercises, being more relaxed and less sore.
Yes, dry needling is considered a safe procedure, provided it is performed by a qualified specialist. The needles used are sterile and disposable, and the technique follows the strictest standards of hygiene. In some cases, patients may feel slight discomfort or temporary tenderness in the treated area, but these effects quickly disappear.
Dry needling and acupuncture use similar needles, but the aims and approaches are different. Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and is based on the concept of vital energy, while dry needling is a modern technique that focuses on releasing muscle tension and reducing muscle pain by directly stimulating trigger points.
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