DRY NEEDLING AND THE BENEFITS FOR ATHLETES

Athletes, sportsman and those who work out at the gym, have a tendency to put a lot of additional stress on their bodies due to rigorous training, and don’t take the time out required to let their bodies rest and mend themselves properly. This additional stress can cause severe muscle injuries and strain. Using fine needles, they are inserted into the trigger points directly into the area that is injured and or causing restriction of movement. The needling into the muscle stimulates the nerve and creates natural chemicals that heal the treated area.

The difference between acupuncture and dry needling.

The difference between acupuncture and dry needling is that acupuncture is Chinese medicine and works on the meridians of the body, altering the energy flow. Dry needling, which works directly on the affected area using trigger points. Dry needling is science-based, and the goal is to treat the pain and dysfunction in the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal conditions.

Dry Needling Kick-Starts The Healing Process

People are concerned at first to try dry needling, but after the treatment, their concern is normally totally gone. Dry needling is growing in acceptance with doctors due to its benefits and non-invasive method. Promoting blood flow, dry needling kick-starts the healing process in the treated areas, this in turns improves muscle extension and contraction. Dry needling is an ideal treatment for neck and lower back pain, shoulder impingement, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel, headaches etc. It is a great tool for overall pain management and pain relief.

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