Dry Needling
Dry needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments. Dry needling is a technique used to treat dysfunctions in skeletal muscle, fascia, and connective tissue, and, diminish persistent peripheral nociceptive input, and reduce or restore impairments of body structure and function leading to improved activity and participation.
Is Dry Needling the same as Acupuncture?
No, Dry Needling is different from Acupuncture!
The Mayo Clinic defines Acupuncture as, "A technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance."
Dry Needling focuses on the specific region you have pain to improve tissue length and facilitate healing. If you have pain in the arm, the needles will be targeted to that region based on muscle attachment sites.
The Mayo Clinic defines Acupuncture as, "A technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force — known as chi or qi (chee) — believed to flow through pathways (meridians) in your body. By inserting needles into specific points along these meridians, acupuncture practitioners believe that your energy flow will re-balance."
Dry Needling focuses on the specific region you have pain to improve tissue length and facilitate healing. If you have pain in the arm, the needles will be targeted to that region based on muscle attachment sites.
Is Dry Needling Safe?
Yes! Dry Needling is very safe when performed correctly. At Bull City Physical Therapy our clinicians have all taken the necessary Dry Needling Certification Courses and are trained in proper techniques. We use safe handling of needles, proper positioning of the patient, excellent anatomical knowledge, and appropriate needle technique with all our patients.
If you're not sure if Dry Needling is right for you, ask your physical therapist to see what benefits it could potentially provide in your treatment at Bull City Physical Therapy.
If you're not sure if Dry Needling is right for you, ask your physical therapist to see what benefits it could potentially provide in your treatment at Bull City Physical Therapy.
Is Dry Needling an extra fee?
Dry needling is a skilled intervention that requires an extra certification and use of additional supplies by our providers. As such, we charge an additional $20 for this intervention. We believe that you deserve the best care possible and you shouldn't be limited by high fees associated with Dry Needling so we work to keep this as low as possible!
Interested in just Dry Needling? Contact the office today to discuss your impairments with a physical therapist to develop a plan to get you out of pain!
Interested in just Dry Needling? Contact the office today to discuss your impairments with a physical therapist to develop a plan to get you out of pain!
