Trigger points usually result from tense muscles and can limit your mobility. Fortunately, dry needling can help. Your therapist at FYZICAL McKinney Lake Forest can administer this treatment to promote pain relief and improve blood circulation. 

A myofascial trigger point consists of multiple contraction knots that develop in your muscles. These points are very sensitive and can be painful to touch. Although a trigger point may be in the same area where you feel pain, it can cause pain in other parts of your body.

Blood carries nutrients and oxygen that your muscles need to heal and relax. However, it’s difficult for your muscles to get enough blood flow when they become stressed and tired from overuse. When your muscles lack blood, the tissues around your trigger point become irritated and acidic, leading to increased pain.

Inserting a needle into the trigger point helps restore normal blood flow and wash away the acidity, decreasing pain. It also signals your brain to release endorphins, the body's natural painkillers.

During treatment, your therapist will feel around the area to locate your trigger point and insert a needle through the skin into it. They may move the needle to make your muscle twitch or spasm, which is a good sign that your muscle responds to the treatment. The needle may be in place for a few seconds to 20 minutes, depending on the technique.

You may feel better immediately after a dry needling treatment or need more than one treatment to feel relief. Your therapist will develop a care plan that may include multiple sessions. They may adjust your treatment plan if necessary as you progress along the treatment.

Dry needling is generally safe and effective when performed by a certified clinician. Its benefits include: 

Dry needling is beneficial for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including;

Dry needling is a safe and effective procedure for pain relief. However, you may not qualify for the procedure if you have blood vessel disorders or are taking blood thinners. Also, if you are dehydrated or hungry before the procedure, there is an increased risk of fainting.

Before getting dry needling in McKinney, your therapist will examine and let you know if you qualify. If the treatment is suitable, you will undergo a customized treatment plan to address your needs. 

Some physical therapists use dry needling as part of a comprehensive physical therapy treatment plan. Dry needling involves inserting a solid filament needle near a myofascial trigger point into the skin and muscles. It treats muscle tissue with the goals of inactivating trigger points, decreasing pain, and improving range of motion.

The physical therapists at FYZICAL McKinney Lake Forest are trained, certified, and experienced in dry needling, allowing you to benefit from this safe, minimally painful, and very effective technique.

Call FYZICAL McKinney Lake Forest today to see if you might benefit from dry needling.

Dry needling is a minimally invasive technique for releasing tension and relieving pain in trigger points. The procedure involves using long, sterile needles to stimulate muscles and relieve tension. 

Dry needling therapy is used to treat movement issues. The treatment aims to decrease muscle tightness, reduce pain, and increase flexibility and range of motion. 

You should experience pain relief within 24 to 48 hours after your first session. However, depending on your condition, you may need multiple sessions. Your physical therapist will let you know how many sessions you need and monitor your progress to make necessary adjustments.