If you have never experienced dry needling or any form of acupuncture, it’s understandable to be averse to the procedure if it’s suggested as a treatment for any ailment. After all, inserting needles into the body doesn’t make logical sense for pain relief. While it seems counterintuitive on the surface, the use of needles in medical care is a centuries-old practice with proven results when performed by a trained professional, and dry needling is a safe and effective practice for the relief of common muscle pains today. Our team at FIX Medical Group offers many natural healing services, including dry needling, to help people live pain free and pursue their passions. In this article,   we will discuss the dry needling process, how we help people using dry needling as part of a complete health plan and hopefully help you feel more comfortable with this useful healing technique.  

Why Dry Needling Works

Muscle pain is often the result of stress or overworking which results in the formation of a knot in the muscle. If you have experienced a muscle knot, you likely understand the pain can range from minor to severe, and some knots can be very difficult to correct.   When a person has chronic muscle knots or a severe case, causing the muscle to contract or spasm at the trigger point can quickly and effectively remove the knot in many cases, and this is exactly what dry needling does. By directly causing action in the muscle’s trigger point, an expertly-inserted needle can relieve the pain of knots and help relieve the pain of tight or knotted muscles.  

How Dry Needling Works

The process of dry needling is handled with great care in our facility, and you can be assured you are in good hands. To start, we identify the possible location of knots through examination and determine if dry needling could be a helpful treatment. If so, our team thoroughly explains the process to ensure the patient is comfortable. If they want to proceed, we sterilize the area and pinpoint the exact location where the needles can cause the muscle to react. Dry needling is done with very thin, brand new needles, and the level of pain is very small due to the tiny size of the needles being used.  

Dry Needling and Physical Therapy

While dry needling can be a fast and effective way to treat muscle knots and tightness, we have found it works best as part of an entire physical therapy regimen. Our team is passionate about helping people live pain free and reaching their health goals, so we always try to make a plan to positively impact your life using many of the services we offer. When performed in conjunction with other proven therapy methods, dry needling can help you live free from chronic muscle pain.