Are Aches And Pains Slowing You Down? Try Dry Needling At Crane Physical Therapy!
Are you experiencing pain or dysfunction? If so, you are not alone! More than 50 million adults suffer from chronic pain each year. Thankfully, our Mansfield OH physical therapy clinic offers dry needling as a therapeutic service to those in need. Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling, provides patients numerous health benefits such as relieving pain, increasing mobility, and releasing muscle tension.
Are you interested in learning more about Dry Needling at Crane Physical Therapy? If so, make an appointment today! Or continue reading to learn about the benefits of dry needling.
What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is a highly effective technique physical therapists use for the treatment of pain and movement impairments. The technique uses a sterilized “dry” needle (does not contain medication) that is inserted through the skin into areas of the muscle. Physical therapists often use dry needling as part of an overall treatment plan with the goal of releasing or inactivating trigger points to relieve pain or improve range of motion.
Is Dry Needling The Same As Acupuncture?
Contrary to popular belief, dry needling is NOT acupuncture. While the two therapies share some similarities, dry needling is based on western medical and research approaches. Dry needling or trigger point dry needling, simply creates an environment that promotes the body’s ability to heal while also relieving pain.
What Are The Benefits Of Dry Needling?
At our Mansfield OH physical therapy clinic, we’ve discovered that when we combine traditional exercise-based treatments with dry needling, most of our patients achieve the pain-free results they desire.
After a thorough exam to determine the severity of your problem, our physical therapists will tell you if this is the best course of therapy for you!
This service may help with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders, and it has several health benefits.
The following are just a few common conditions that can be treated with dry needling:
- TMJ dysfunction
- Back pain
- Overuse injuries
- Chronic headaches
- Neck pain
- Joint pain and discomfort
- MANY MORE…
This method of treatment has been shown to benefit a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders, including, but not limited to:
- Tennis/Golfer’s elbow
- Sciatica
- Muscle spasms
- Muscle strains
- Tendinitis
- Knee pain
- Hip pain
- Acute and chronic injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Neck pain
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Fibromyalgia
Is This Technique Painful?
Many people believe that dry needling is painful simply because of the name. However, the vast majority of our patients report little to no discomfort during and after in-office procedures. Our highly trained physical therapists know how to make your treatment as pleasant as possible.
Patients may experience muscle discomfort for 24-48 hours following this procedure, but this usually resolves on its own. Home remedies for sore muscles include cold and/or heat packs, as well as plenty of fluids.
Ready To Try Dry Needling? Visit Our Mansfield OH Physical Therapy Clinic Today!
If you are suffering from chronic headache pain, neck pain, an overuse injury, or another form of discomfort, please contact Crane Physical Therapy right away to schedule an appointment. Our skilled team can promote pain relief starting today!
Your Next Steps…
Request An Appointment
Receive A Custom Treatment Plan
Work Hard And Progress In Your Recovery
Recover & Enjoy Life Pain-Free!