Dry needling is a relatively new form of therapy that is growing in popularity. Dry needling is a type of acupuncture that uses ultra-fine needles to penetrate the skin. Unlike traditional acupuncture, dry needling does not use heat or electricity. Dry needling has been shown to be an effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including chronic pain, tension headaches, and carpal tunnel syndrome.
Dry needling therapy can be used to release trigger points, which are knots of muscle that can cause pain and other problems. Dry needling is a safe and effective way to reduce pain and improve function. In our office, we offer Dry Needling as one of our many holistic approaches to helping you achieve optimal health.
Treat Muscle Tissue
Reduce pain, inactivate trigger points, and restore function with Dry Needling Therapy.
Trigger Points
Dry Needling can decrease banding or tightness, increase blood flow, and reduce pain.
Wide Variety of Uses
Dry Needling treatments can be used for a variety of issues, including shoulder, neck, heel, hip, and back pain.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is safe, minimally discomforting and often an effective technique for patients with certain musculoskeletal presentations.
Pain Relief in Norman
Many people experience major relief from their conditions from Dry Needling Therapy. Using our needling techniques, we can help you escape the pain and get back to feeling great again. Book an appointment now to schedule a time with our team and say goodbye to pain for good.
Dry needling is a form of acupuncture utilizing extremely tiny needles to pierce the skin.
It is based on the principle that there are points in the body that can help to relieve pain and other problems. These points are called trigger points. Trigger points are often located in areas of muscle that have become tight or knotted.
When these needles are inserted into the skin at these trigger points, they reach the underlying muscles which stimulate the release of chemicals known as endorphins. Endorphins are the body’s natural painkillers and have been shown to be more effective than morphine. In addition to endorphins, dry needling also releases other chemicals that help to reduce inflammation, such as:
Serotonin
Dopamine
Norepinephrine
By stimulating your body and triggering the release of chemicals, it can help to relieve pain, increase your range of motion, and improve the function of your tissues.
What does Dry Needling Therapy Treat?
Dry needling can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including:
Dry needling is a very effective treatment for acute and chronic muscular pain. The benefits of dry needling include a decrease in pain, increased mobility, and increased strength. Positive results are typically apparent within only a few treatment sessions but can vary depending on the cause and severity of the symptoms as well as the overall health of the patient.
In addition to reducing pain, dry needling can also:
Relax muscles
Improve range of motion
Reduce inflammation
Release trigger points
Side Effects of Dry Needling Therapy
Dry needling is a safe and effective treatment with few side effects. The most common side effect is mild soreness at the needle site. This soreness usually goes away within a day or two. Other rare side effects can include bruising, swelling, and bleeding. But that is usually uncommon.
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture
Dry needling and acupuncture are completely different treatments. One of the only similarities between the two techniques is the equipment used – acupuncture needles. Dry needling specifically treats muscular pain and trigger points while acupuncture is a complete healing system that focuses on balancing a patient’s energy or Qi.
There are some key differences between them:
Dry needling is based on Western medicine principles while acupuncture is based on Eastern medicine principles.
Dry needling is used to treat specific problems, such as trigger points, while acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of conditions.
Dry needling uses ultra-fine needles that are inserted into the skin at specific points. Acupuncture needles are thicker and can be inserted deeper into the skin.
Get Dry Needling Treatment in Norman
If you’re interested in getting natural and holistic treatment for your conditions, Dry Needling may be for you. We’ll work with you to fully understand your health concern and build a treatment plan to help you reach optimal health. Dry Needling may play a roll in your treatment plan and help you feel the best you can.
Give us a call today to book your appointment to get started with your care!
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Best chiropractor I’ve ever had. Hands down. Tyler truly wants you to feel your best and achieve long term solutions. So much more than just getting your back popped every single week. I started going 3x a week and currently have never felt better despite sitting for work 8-10 hours a day.<br><br>Can’t say enough good things about this place and their wonderful staff 🙌🏽🙏🏼
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