Dry Needling Physio
DRY NEEDLING PHYSIOTHERAPY
Dry
needling is a modern technique that used by physiotherapists to treat pain and
movement impairments. In this technique, physiotherapist uses dry needle,
without any medication or injection, inserted into the skin to treat pain. The
aim is to target a trigger point in the muscle.
What is a trigger point? - It is a taut band within
the muscle developed from injury or inflammation. These triggerpoints can cause
localized pain and can cause in other areas as well.
How it basically works?
§ Pain affects how your body
moves. It is thought that dry needling changes the way that brain and muscles
talk to each other to let the system return to more normal movement pattern.
§ If dry needling is
performed near a muscle trigger point, it reduce sensitivity and reduce normal
muscle function.
§ It also causes small
increase in blood flow to the affected area, which enhances the rate of
healing.
What are the conditions that can be
treated with dry needling?
Ø Joint problem
Ø Disc problem
Ø Pelvic pain
Ø Inflammation of tendon
Ø Carpal tunnel disorder
Ø Night cramps
Ø Phantom pain
Ø Post herpetic neuralgia (
pain left behind shingles)
Ø Spinal problems.
Ø To increase range of
motion that may be limited due to muscle tightness.
You might wonder, is dry needling
safe?-It
is a very clean technique. Your physiotherapist will use sterile, single use
disposable needle. Dry needle are so fine that there is usually no bleeding.
Who should not get dry needling treatment?
Dry needling is inappropriate for few
patients:
·
Pregnant women
·
Fear of needle
·
People who are not able to understand the treatment.
·
People who are taking blood thinners
·
People who recently recovered from surgery.
If you need any further questions
regarding dry needling, Antarnaad is here to help you out. Antarnaad is a growing network of
experienced physiotherapists, offers telephone assessment and advises services.
Our physiotherapists
are well- trained in anatomy to perform dry needling. We use various other
techniques, such as mobilizations
manipulations, taping, dry needling and modalities. Physiotherapists who
are experienced in providing dry
needling physiotherapy are:
