WHAT IS DRY NEEDLING & HOW DOES IT FIT IN MY REHAB PROGRAM
Dry needling is a therapeutic intervention that uses a monofilament needle to improve mobility, normalize muscle function, and decrease pain through restoring a muscle’s normal resting tone. When our bodies undergo excessive stress in either an acute or chronic environment we can get an abnormal amount of input into the muscle via its innervating nerve. Dry needling acts to restore normal electrical input, similar in theory as to why we defibrillate a heart that is undergoing an arrhythmia. In essence, we are trying to bring that muscle back to its normal baseline. Think about needling as hitting the “Reset Button” for a dysfunctional muscle.
Dry needling can be a powerful tool to help reduce pain and restore proper movement quality following injury and to prevent likelihood of future injuries. If you have questions regarding whether needling is appropriate for you, consult a physical therapist at R2P and we would be more than happy to discuss your options and situation.
Therapists at Rehab 2 Perform have received their training through the field’s leading researchers and advocates for the practice of dry needling as a therapeutic tool.