Dry Needling
Dry Needling Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ
Dry needling is a specialized treatment that your physical therapist uses for some pain and movement issues. Scottsdale dry needling therapy reduces pain and interrupts the pain cycle associated with myofascial trigger points. Dry needling can release your pain, ease acute inflammation, and ultimately promote the natural healing process in your body.
Dry needling is an invasive procedure where a solid filament needle is inserted directly into your skin and muscle at a myofascial trigger point. Each needle stimulates your muscle, which causes it to twitch or contract and then release.
A myofascial trigger point includes of multiple contraction knots, which relate directly to the production and maintenance of the pain cycle. The needle releases the trigger point, and no solution is injected into the muscle.
What type of problems can be treated with Dry Needling Therapy in Scottsdale, Az?
Dry Needling Therapy in Scottsdale is a safe technique that can be used for a variety of musculoskeletal problems when muscles are considered to be a primary contributing factor to your pain symptoms.
These conditions include, but are not limited to:
- Rotator cuff pain
- Low back pain
- Tennis elbow
- Temporomandibular pain (TMJ)
- Carpal tunnel
- Hip pain
- Neck, back, and shoulder pain
- Golfer’s elbow
- Iliotibial band syndrome
- Tension headaches and migraines
- Sciatica
- Whiplash
- Biceps tendinitis
- Hamstring strains
- Achilles tendonitis
- Muscle strains
- Calf tightness and spasms
The treatment of muscles has the most significant effect on reducing the pain mechanisms in your nervous system.
Scottsdale Dry Needling Therapy – Physical Therapy for Quick, Permanent Results
When your physical therapist uses dry needling on an affected muscle or trigger point, it decreases muscle tightness, increases the blood flow, and reduces pain. The needles only remain in your muscle for a short time, sometimes as little as 10 seconds or up to 20 minutes, depending on how your muscle responds.
Patients usually report immediate relief after a dry needling treatment.
If you have been struggling with aches, pain or an inability to do what you enjoy, contact a physical therapist at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - South Scottsdale.
Dry Needling FAQs
What Is Dry Needling?
Thin, monofilament needles are inserted into muscle trigger points during your dry needling treatment. Trigger points are a band of tight, irritated muscle caused by injury or overuse. Tender trigger points disrupt muscle function, restrict motion or cause pain. Your Scottsdale physical therapist starts with an in-depth evaluation that determines if dry needling will help your pain.
How Much Does Dry Needling Cost?
Usually, Scottsdale Dry Needling Therapy appointments cost the same amount as a physical therapy session. Talk to your physical therapist or call our office to learn more.
Can Physical Therapists Do Dry Needling in Arizona?
Yes. You can receive dry needling physical therapy in Scottsdale AZ at FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers - South Scottsdale.
How Many Sessions Does It Take for Dry Needling to Work?
Most patients feel immediate relief, often during the dry needling appointment. Most people only need 2 or 3 sessions for complete pain relief. Some may need 6 sessions or more, depending on the severity of your condition. Most dry needling is scheduled for once or twice a week.
Does Dry Needling Count as Acupuncture?
No. Dry needling and acupuncture both use thin needles inserted carefully into specific parts of the body, but the similarity stops there. Dry needling inserts the needles into muscle trigger points, whereas acupuncture needles are inserted into meridian lines.
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