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Restore Your Movement With Our Dry Needling Therapy

In the treatment of trigger points for persons with myofascial pain syndrome, dry needling is an invasive procedure in which an acupuncture-like filiform needle is inserted into the skin and muscle directly at a myofascial trigger point.

A myofascial trigger point consists of multiple contraction knots, which are related to the production and maintenance of the pain cycle. Deep dry needling for treating trigger points is becoming a popular form of treatment modality used by the physical therapist to aid in the reduction of pain and restoring pain-free motion.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who Can Benefit From Dry Needling?

Those with:

*Low Back Pain

*Chronic Pain

*Arthritis

*Stenosis

*Headaches & Migraine

*Tendinitis

*Plantar Fasciitis

*Sciatica

*SI Joint Dysfunction

*Shin Splints

*Fibromyalgia

*and many more

How Does Dry Needling Work?

A very fine threadlike needle is inserted into a trigger point causing a muscle spasm twitch response which stimulates the body's own healing capabilities and changing the pain cycle.

What Does "Dry" Mean?

Dry needles are the same as acupuncture needles, they have no medication in them, whereas "wet" needles deliver steroids, anesthetics, or other medications.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

The amount of treatments needed depends on the severity of the injury, location, and diagnosis. Some patients may feel relief after one session. Others may take 4-6 sessions to see if Dry Needling is beneficial for them. Your Physical Therapist will be able to give more insight after your initial evaluation.

"I was receiving cortisone injections in my shoulder every 3-6 months for 5 years. After 5 sessions with dry needling with Veronica, I have been pain free for 2 years."

--Laura P.

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731-300-4950

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You can count on the skill and experience of the therapists at Patterson Physical Therapy to provide you with the best dry needling service possible. Contact us to set up your dry needling appointment today.