DRY NEEDLING
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a technique used by healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists that uses a singular use thin sterile needle inserted into muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, and other connective tissue to reduce pain and improve movement. The term "dry" just means that there is no medication involved.
Helps Treat
Dry needling​ is a safe and evidence based treatment that can help treat athletes, active adults, chronic pain, post-operative, sinus headaches, migraines, plantar fasciitis, knee dysfunction, and much more.
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Dry needling can be used to improve muscle activation, reduce headaches, referred pain patterns, improve range of motion, etc.
REVOLUTIONARY FOCUSED PAIN RELIEVING THERAPY
dry Needling is a technique used by healthcare professionals, such as physical therapists that uses a singular use thin sterile needle inserted into muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia, and other connective tissue to reduce pain and improve movement.
How It Works
Dry needling works in a multitude of ways. First and foremost, it releases myofascial tissue from that "tightness" feeling as it improves blood flow by increasing circulation by the damaged tissue which results in increased oxygen flow and nutrients to that area. Furthermore, dry needling reduces pain sensitivity by stimulating the nervous system leading to improving connection between the brain and the body. Finally, dry needling can be used to facilitate inhibited muscles or decreases overactive muscles especially when combined with corrective exercises from our physical therapists.
Dry Needling at NJ Sports Chiropractic
Here at New Jersey Sports Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, we take it to the next level. We have an ultrasound device which can help pinpoint exactly where the dry needle should be inserted. We use the state of the art technology to find the areas of impairment even more precisely which helps us in our treatment plan.