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Benefits Of Dry Needling in Physical Therapy

We offer dry needling in case of physical injury and the rehabilitation process of sports physical therapy of a sportsperson or an athlete recovering from a physical injury in St. Paul.

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Benefits Of Dry Needling in Physical Therapy

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  1. DRY NEEDLING IN PHYSICAL THERAPY? Dry needling is a technique where very thin needles are gently inserted into tight muscles or trigger points. It might sound a bit like acupuncture, but the goal here is to release tension in specific areas, reduce pain, and improve your muscle function.

  2. Pain Relief Dry needling is a powerful tool for modulating pain in many common musculoskeletal conditions. Dry needling mechanisms are multiple and complex but facilitate both “bottom-up” and “top-down” pain modulation. “Bottom-up” modulation involves segmental inhibition of peripheral nociception, facilitating the improved ability of the inter-neuron pool in the dorsal horn to block transmission to second-order neurons.“Top-down” modulation involves stimulation of higher centers in the cortex facilitating descending inhibition via release of endogenous opioids.

  3. Faster Recovery Dry needling may promote faster recovery from a variety of soft tissue injuries including, strains and sprains. Manipulation of the needle within tissues can aid in stimulating a local inflammatory response, potentially promoting the healing process.

  4. Improved Function The use of dry needling can improve the range of motion, flexibility, and function for many patients. Dry needling has demonstrated improved local and global recruitment of painfully inhibited muscles as well as normalizing tone in hypertonic muscles. This creates a therapeutic window where patients can more actively participate in therapeutic activities with improved muscle recruitment and motor control.

  5. Improved Circulation One of the local benefits of dry needling is improved circulation. Improved blood flow has been associated with a decrease in local inflammatory and nociceptive chemicals which is one of the primary local mechanisms facilitating hypoalgesia and tissue healing.

  6. Reduced Muscle Tension Dry needling is a beneficial technique for reducing muscle tension, muscle guarding or spasms. These phenomena are found in many common musculoskeletal conditions. Dry needling has been shown to produce a reduction and normalization of resting muscle tone as measured via EMG.

  7. Dry needling is beneficial in treating a variety of conditions: Back and neck pain Tennis elbow Headaches and migraines Joint problems Pelvic pain Plantar Fascitis Whiplash TMJ Tendonitis Spinal issues Shoulder impingement

  8. Whether you’re an athlete recovering from an injury, dealing with orthopedic issues, or in post-surgical rehabilitation. Our approach integrates advanced testing, manual therapies, and tailored exercises, ensuring an effective and empowering recovery journey.

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