Dry Needling
Did you know that needles have the power to stimulate, repair, and heal the body? Dry needling is one of our cutting-edge services at Healing Rehab Physical Therapy SC in Bloomingdale, Illinois. Our expert team uses this technique to effectively relieve muscle tension and inflammation that often result from injuries or chronic pain.
Understanding Dry Needling
Dry needling is a specialized therapy used to treat muscular tension and spasms, which commonly occur with injuries and chronic pain conditions.
When tissue is damaged, it enters a state of protective tension to prevent further injury. This tension:
- Restricts oxygen-rich blood flow to the injury
- Prevents proper removal of waste products
- Can lead to fibrosis or scar tissue formation
- Limits proper tissue function
This technique effectively treats trigger points in muscle tissue and promotes natural healing and repair processes.
Is the Treatment Painful?
Unlike hypodermic needles used for injections, dry needling uses specialized trigger point needles that are:
- Similar to acupuncture needles
- Smaller in size
- Without sharp cutting edges
- Generally less uncomfortable than standard medical needles
Our practitioners precisely insert these needles into muscle trigger points, which activates your body's natural healing response and helps reduce inflammation and pain.
Expected Results
Dry needling offers several benefits:
- Natural pain relief without medication
- Immediate trigger point treatment
- Reduced muscle tension
- Improved healing response
For optimal results, we combine dry needling with:
- Postural alignment correction
- Movement pattern optimization
- Targeted strength training
- Customized therapeutic exercises
Our comprehensive approach focuses on:
- Correcting muscle imbalances
- Reducing joint stress
- Strengthening stabilizing muscles
- Improving trunk and neck stability
- Enhancing overall body efficiency
Ready to experience the benefits of dry needling? Contact us to schedule your session.