Treatment for musculoskeletal pain and movement impairments
Dry needling is a technique our sports chiropractors use to treat musculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.
It involves the insertion of thin, solid needles into trigger points or tight bands of muscles, tendons, or connective tissues.
The term “dry” needling is used to distinguish it from “wet” needling, which involves injecting substances such as saline or local anesthetics into the targeted areas. Dry needling primarily relies on the mechanical stimulation provided by the needle itself.
Treatment tailored to your specific musculoskeletal needs.
Dry needling targets tight muscles and trigger points to relieve pain, improve muscle function, and encourage the body’s natural healing response. It also helps reduce muscle tension and supports healthy nervous system function.
Dry needling often targets trigger points, which are hyperirritable spots in muscles associated with tight bands.
The insertion of a needle into these points can help release tension and deactivate the trigger points, reducing pain.
The insertion of needles into muscles can stimulate the nervous system.
This stimulation may lead to a cascade of effects, including the release of neurotransmitters and changes in neural signaling, ultimately modulating pain signals.
The mechanical stimulation of tissues during dry needling may trigger the release of endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers.
This can contribute to a sense of well-being and pain relief.
The needling process may influence the release and balance of various neurotransmitters involved in pain modulation, such as serotonin and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
