Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common condition, with more than 3 million cases per year. With such a high prevalence, it’s no secret that many sufferers are seeking relief from the painful condition. Fortunately, many patients have found dry needling to be an effective treatment. We’ll discuss more information about dry needling for carpal [...]
The rotator cuff plays a vital part in our ability to easily function as we move throughout the day, but it often goes unnoticed until an injury occurs. Rotator cuff injuries are one of the most common injuries we see in our practice. We heavily rely on this muscle group and the surrounding tendons, which [...]
Piriformis syndrome is a little-known syndrome that can cause big problems for those who suffer from it. It is a condition where the piriformis muscle compresses the sciatic nerve—making piriformis syndrome one of the causes of sciatica. Dry needling can offer sufferers of piriformis syndrome some relief. Today, we'll cover what piriformis syndrome is, and [...]
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition that affects more than 3 million Americans each year. Because it has such a high prevalence, it’s no secret that many are seeking solutions for treatment and pain relief. Fortunately, dry needling is an effective treatment that often helps plantar fasciitis suffers get relief from pain and return to [...]
For individuals with neuropathy, pain and discomfort can be a part of their daily life. Normal everyday activities can become difficult, if not impossible. Fortunately, many patients suffering from neuropathy have found relief with dry needle acupuncture. If you or someone you know suffers from neuropathy and is curious about dry needling, keep reading—because in [...]
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting over 30 million U.S. adults, according to the CDC. Knee osteoarthritis, in particular, accounts for a large portion of the disease’s total burden. As dry needling is becoming increasingly popular, many knee arthritis sufferers have had these treatments recommended to them. However, some patients may be [...]
Dry needling is a revolutionary treatment that can have a huge impact on quality of life for those who undergo it. However, because dry needling is relatively new (compared to other more traditional aspects of physical therapy), we encounter many patients who aren’t sure what to expect before their first treatment. To help you get [...]
Dry needling continues to gain popularity as more and more people discover its ability to provide pain relief and help facilitate physical rehabilitation. If you are considering dry needling, we’ll outline a few benefits you should know. 1. Relaxes Tight Muscles One of the most significant dry needling benefits is that it can help tight [...]
Dry Needling vs. Acupuncture Many people hear the terms acupuncture and dry needling used interchangeably. But the truth is, dry needling and acupuncture are two different techniques. While they both work by inserting microneedles into the skin, the biggest differences between dry needling vs. acupuncture are the underlying theories and the overall focus of the [...]
A chiropractor or physical therapist has treated many of us at one time or another. Whether due to a sports-related injury, pain management, or an automobile accident, physicians and therapists often rely on supplemental treatments as a part of a larger rehabilitation plan to help bring about healing and restoration. One such treatment is dry [...]
