PHYSIOTHERAPY AND DRY NEEDLING
WHAT IS IT?
Dry needling is a broad term used to differentiate “non-injection” needling from the practice of “injection needling”. Dry needling uses a solid, filament needle, as is used in the practice of acupuncture, and relies on the stimulation of specific reactions in the tissue for its therapeutic effect.
Dry needling stimulates the body's endorphin system, causing a release of the natural pain killing hormones that the body secretes. It also alters the pain gate - the mechanism through which a person experiences pain. By receiving a stimulus other than the deep ache, your nervous system is able to reprogram itself to stop receiving a pain impulse. A fine needle is inserted into the affected point muscle spasm or trigger point and causes micro (meaning small) trauma to that area. The body then tries to heal that trauma, resulting in an increase in blood
flow to that area.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Pain relief, release of Muscle spasm, Headaches etc.
DOES IT HURT?
Well... not really! The actual needle is about as thin as a hair strand, you feel the tiniest of pin pricks as it nicks the skin.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS
It is typical to experience soreness in the area treated for 1-2 days. The soreness is quite tolerable for most and is easily alleviated with cold/heat and stretching.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WORK
In some cases, decreased pain and improved mobility is immediate. Typically, it may take a few treatment sessions for a lasting positive effect. Again we are trying to cause mechanical, biochemical and neurological changes without any pharmacological means, therefore ,we are looking for a cumulative response to deactivate trigger points, disrupt pain and to restore optimal muscle function
Lianca Dookran – Physiotherapist
“Hands on physio , on hand”
Contact No. – 0727294763 28 Sanhall office Park, Ballito 4400
Email: lianca.physio@gmail.com
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