Dry needling therapy is a type of therapy used to treat people suffering from back pain, musculoskeletal pain, neck pain, or even pain during recovery from injuries.

During a dry needling treatment session, long, thin needles are inserted into the skin and muscle to directly target tight knots of muscle called trigger points that cause and refer pain throughout the body. This helps repair tissue and aids muscle function.

Besides being a wonderful form of treatment for people suffering from lower back and neck pain, dry needling is also fantastic for those suffering from tennis elbow, migraines, spinal dysfunction, joint dysfunction, sciatica, and more.

If you are interested in knowing the benefits of dry needling, here are 5 reasons why you should try dry needling for pain relief.

1. Reduces pain levels

If you are complaining of neck pain for instance, our medical expert will assess the trigger points at play and make sure needles are inserted into the right locations. The needles will then help to relieve tension and swelling that may have occurred in the area.

Scientific evidence supports that dry needling releases neurotransmitters that inhibit the transmission of pain signals in our spinal cord and increases the release of our own pain-relieving chemicals within our brains.

2. Releases Muscle Tightness

Muscles that are ‘tight’ can cause pain that radiates to other areas of the body.

Dry needling seeks out trigger points and releases them using an ultra-thin acupuncture needle. With relaxed muscles comes improved blood flow which reduces pain levels and soothes the tension away from your muscles.

3. Improves Mobility & Movement

Patients that undergo dry needling typically see an improvement in their range of motion, or how much they can move.

Besides relieving pain and tightness from the muscles, our dry needling therapists are able to enhance your overall mobility even after an injury.

Enjoying a full range of motion is something many of us take for granted. If you are an athlete or live an active lifestyle, you’ll particularly be able to appreciate a mobile life.

4. Shortens recovery time

Depending on the injury, recovery could take anywhere from a few days to several months. To promote recovery, many patients have sought dry needling because it helps shortens recovery times.

5. Treats Chronic Pain

Dry needling can treat a variety of pain, both acute and chronic. It is used as part of a larger treatment plan to effectively manage conditions like shoulder pain, back pain, neck pain, headaches, plantar fasciitis, tennis elbow, sciatica and more.

So, the question is dry needling safe?

Dry needling is a very safe treatment. At FitSol we are trained in using a ‘clean’ technique, and only individually packaged, single use, sterile needles are used. The needles are very fine and very rarely does any bleeding or bruising occur at the insertion site.

Dry needling may provide relief for some muscular pain and stiffness. In addition, easing the trigger points may improve flexibility and increase range of motion. That’s why this method is often used to treat sports injuries, muscle pain, and even fibromyalgia pain.

Book an Appointment for Dry Needling Today

Are you interested in knowing more about dry needling for pain relief?

Book an appointment today with one of our medical experts to help you determine if dry needling could be an option for treatment.