Experience fast, drug-free pain relief at East West Chiropractic with dry needling.
Overview
Dry needling is the act of placing very small acupuncture needles into the injured muscle or trigger point, creating a physiologic relaxing response that restores muscle function. Inserting the needle into the muscle is like rebooting a computer, the muscle resets and returns to a relaxed state.
Benefits/Conditions
Dry needling is one of the most effective, drug-free, muscle relaxing therapies available. Benefits include:
- Reduced pain, muscle spasms, and tightness
- Does not involve injecting anything into the body (unlike steroid or pain injections)
- Drug-free with little to no side-effects
- Fast treatment option requiring just minutes
- Restored movement and function
- Trigger point relief
Frequently Asked Questions
A trigger point is a small but highly sensitive area within a muscle. Trigger points are common and can develop due to things like stress, injury, overuse, or poor posture. They can be very tender, and touching them can cause pain or discomfort in other parts of the body.
Both use thin needles, but dry needling focuses on releasing trigger points in the muscles to relieve pain and improve movement, while acupuncture aims to balance energy flow through meridians treating a wider range of conditions.
Dry needling is considered minimally painful with patients experiencing a slight prick as the needle penetrates the skin. Depending on how sensitive the trigger points are, patients may experience discomfort and muscle twitching as the needle enters the muscle tissue. This is usually a temporary response and subsides quickly.
At East West Chiropractic in Groton, CT, our expert team is dedicated to helping you live pain-free through personalized chiropractic care with non-invasive therapies. We educate and empower our patients to live healthier and achieve optimal quality of life.
Pain relief and better health is just one call away. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to a more active and fulfilling life.
