What is dry needling?
Dry needling is one of our favorite treatment options that we use in conjuction with additional chiropractic and rehab therapies. Dry needling has arguably one of the best researched outcomes in treating myofascial trigger points. Dry needling utilizies a thin microfilament needle which is inserted into the muscle causing the pain or referral pattern. Often the patient feels a quick muscle twitch. This leads to pain relief and helps the muscle relax.
What does dry needling help treat?
Dry needling is heavily reserached and is used to treat many different conditions. Just to name a few of the most common things we treat with dry needling from our Bentonville office is:
- Headaches & Migraines
- Myosfascial Trigger Points
- Tight Muscles
- Neck or Back Pain caused by Tight Muscles
- Soft tissue pain due to terve compression
- Tendinopathies
Is Dry Needling Painful?
The majority of our patients find dry needling to be minimally uncomfortable. It is common to experience soreness in the areas where dry needling is used for roughly 24 hours following the session.
Is this the same as acupuncture?
No, acupuncture utilizes more of a full body global approach and based its treatment on eastern medicine. Dry needling is highly researched and utilized by multiple professions to treat specific areas in the musculoskeletal system.
