Pain Management

Dry Needling by a Physical Therapist at Fyzical Therapy & Balance centers Plainfield

Dry needling is a treatment that employs the use of tiny needles to alleviate pain and enhance muscle function. It is also known as myofascial trigger point dry needling or trigger point dry needling.

Our certified therapists at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center - Plainfield, IL, put needles into the skin and then into the muscle during dry needling. This can result in a local twitch reaction, often known as a muscular contraction. The needle is subsequently removed, and the therapist moves on to the next targeted location.

Dry needling treatment is based on the premise that there are trigger points in the muscles that can cause pain and other issues. Dry needling may aid by relieving the tension associated with these trigger sites.

Dry needling has been shown to be useful in treating the following conditions:

• Spinal pain
• Pelvic pain
• Phantom pain
• Disk problems
• Whiplash
• Jaw and mouth problems
• Joint problems
• Repetitive motion disorders
• Myofascial pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tendinitis

 If you're looking for Dry Needling Treatment, get in touch with FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center - Plainfield, IL

What Is a Trigger Point?

Trigger points are painful regions of muscle that can induce referred pain, or pain felt in various places of the body, when squeezed. They are most typically found in the muscles of the neck, shoulders, and upper back, although they can occur in other sections of the body as well.

Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation (IMES)

To optimize therapeutic results, this method combines the use of dry needling with TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) currents. Patients who experience lower back discomfort utilize it.

Superficial Dry Needling

As implied by the name, only a small amount of skin is penetrated by these dry needles, and the therapy is employed on delicate locations such as myofascial trigger points in the lower-back muscles. To activate the reflex that relieves pain, superficial dry needling is intended to halt just above the muscle rather than in the actual muscle itself.

Trigger-Point Dry Needling

A muscle's trigger point is a location where the skin is extremely sensitive to pressure. The region may become sensitive because of overuse, underuse, or injury.

Tight knots in the muscle tissue known as trigger points can send pain to other parts of the body. You may verify this for yourself by applying pressure to the trigger point and seeing whether you get immediate discomfort elsewhere.

To deactivate the pain, trigger-point dry needling requires putting a specific needle into the painful location. The needle will probably be inserted, moved around a little to activate the muscle, and then removed by your therapist.

Trigger-point dry needling therapy frequently provides patients with relief from headaches, neck pain, back pain, and jaw discomfort.

Deep Dry Needling

Patients with uncomfortable symptoms from spinal problems may benefit from deep dry needling. To effectively access and modify the area of the muscle that is producing discomfort, a longer needle is required. Trigger-point dry needling therapy relieves jaw pain, neck discomfort, back pain, and radicular pain.

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Dry Needling Specialist in Plainfield, IL

At FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center - Plainfield, IL, physical therapists receive extensive training in the anatomy and care of the human body. Additionally, physical therapists who use dry needling technique get specialized postgraduate coursework and training. Our physical therapists are also well-trained to provide dry needling for neuropathy in feet and dry needling for plantar fasciitis.

Are you from Plainfield and looking for a nearby dry needling treatment center? Make an appointment or stop by FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Center - Plainfield, IL to be examined right away!

We focus on activities of daily living, such as eating, dressing and bathing as well as incorporate many other treatments and therapies including:

• Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
• Neurological Physical Therapy
• Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
• Wellness Physical Therapy
• Auto and Work Injuries Therapy
• Chronic Back Pain Therapy
• TMJ Therapy
• Vestibular Therapy
• Pain management
• Dry Needling
• Foot therapy
• Sports therapy
• Massage therapy
• Balance Therapy
• orthopedic physical therapy

FAQS:

• What does dry needling therapy do?

Using tiny needles injected into muscle trigger points, dry needling offers a quick and efficient method of pain treatment. These trigger points can be relaxed to relieve chronic pain. They can also get to the source of referred pain, such whiplash or tension headaches, because of their precise anatomical position on nerve pathways. 

• Is dry needling physical therapy painful?

Although it is typical, there may be some discomfort in the treated part of the body right away after treatment. However, it often feels like you've just finished a strenuous exercise at the gym. The soreness may vary based on the location of the body that was treated as well as from person to person. 

• How long does it take for dry needling to work?

After the sessions, results will start to show in the days that follow, with peak improvement occurring after around 48 hours. 

• What’s the difference between acupuncture and dry needling?

The underlying ideologies of acupuncture and dry needling are two significant distinctions between them. While dry needling focuses on pain relief by loosening tight muscles, acupuncture is centered on harmonizing energy inside the body.

The kind of needles used also differs. Compared to dry-needling needles, acupuncture needles are significantly thinner and are frequently made of stainless steel or gold. In order to penetrate deeply into muscle tissue during dry needling, needles are often fashioned from solid filaments and are thicker.