More Information on What Dry Needling Therapy And Physical Therapy Is
Dry Needling is a western form of “Acupuncture” and this treatment has been described using many names. Dry Needling is the most current term. Acupuncture is based on traditional Chinese medicine and Acupuncture needling treatment occurs along the meridian system. Modern Dry Needling is based on western neuroanatomy and modern scientific study of the musculoskeletal and nervous system. Volumes of research have been written on the subject of Dry Needling by several physicians.
Dry Needling can be a powerful adjunctive treatment, though it is important to remember that Dry Needling is only one part of the treatment component. Physical therapy will likely also address biomechanical muscle imbalances, postural dysfunctions, muscular flexibility limitation, strength deficits, and swollen or stiff joints. Physical therapy treatment may include: joint mobilization, a carefully designed therapeutic exercise plan, and advanced hands-on therapy techniques. These will restore a patient’s optimal physical function. A multidimensional treatment approach is paramount for a successful recovery. Singular treatment approaches often only offer temporary relief or fail altogether. Hence the old saying is true, “if your only tool is a hammer, everything looks like a nail”.
Dry Needling is performed by Western Medical Practitioners using Acupuncture-type needles to treat the musculoskeletal and nervous systems based on modern neuroanatomy science.
While some patients choose to pay out-of-pocket for Dry Needling treatment, often Dry Needling is covered by insurance as part of a larger treatment plan.
There are a lot of conditions that dry needling and physical therapy are used for such as chronic and acute tendonits, Lower back pain, Athletic and sports-related overuse injuries, Headaches, Post-surgical pain, Chronic pain conditions, and motor vehicle accidents and work related injuries.
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