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Dry needling is one technique our clinic utilizes to help our patients feel better, move better and get back to living a healthy, active lifestyle.
Dry Needling for pain relief
Dry needling is a technique that utilizes a filament like needle that is inserted into a muscular trigger point. A trigger point is a specific point in a muscle where it’s stuck in a contraction. Trigger points can cause pain, dysfunction & weakness in a muscle. When a needle is inserted into a trigger point it stimulates the muscle to “let go” of the trigger point and therefore decreasing pain and improving muscular function.
Dry needling can be utilized for a variety of conditions including:
- Muscular pain & tightness
- Rotator Cuff Issues
- Low Back Pain
- Knee & Hip Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Hamstring Strains
- Headaches
- Neck Pain
- Scar Tissue Build Up
Common questions about dry needling
- Is it the same as acupuncture?
The needles used are similar to those of acupuncture, however dry needling is focused on treating muscular trigger points while acupuncture utilizes specific meridians, or energy lines, to guide treatment.
- Does it hurt?
Each person experiences dry needling in a different way. Some people report discomfort during the treatment but experience a significant amount of pain relief following treatment. At Functional Phyzio we utilize a variety of dry needling techniques that can help decrease any discomfort experienced during the treatment.
- Will I be sore?
Soreness post treatment is very common and typically lasts 24-48 hours. Light movement is a great way to mitigate post treatment soreness.
- Will this get rid of my pain?
Many people experience immediate relief following dry needling, however it is important to also identify the root cause of this pain.
- Do you utilize electrical stimulation with needling?
At Functional Phyzio we can and do utilize electrical stimulation (or E-stim) in conjunction with dry needling. This can help stimulate blood flow & reduce soreness to the muscle being treated.
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What our clients are saying
- Matt
"Functional Phyzio is the best! Dr. Norah and her team are so caring, and actually listen to what your goals for recovery are. She will help develop a plan specifically for you, and make sure you continue to move in the right direction. I have worked with a lot of physical therapists in the past, and honestly I would not go anywhere else but here."
- Brittany
"Dr. Norah is awesome! She is truly dedicated to understanding the why behind your symptoms and ensuring you resolve the root cause! She really care about her patients and provided custom treatment plans to get you back to moving without pain!"
-Kim
"Norah and her team are amazing! She is very knowledgeable and is dedicated to making sure you get the best 1 on 1 care. As a fellow PT myself, I would highly recommend her or anyone at Functional Phyzio. Her admin team also makes scheduling/answering questions a breeze!"