Dry Needling
Say goodbye to nagging pain!
Dry needling, offers a targeted approach to tackling musculoskeletal and neuromuscular pain. Advanced Movement + Balance utilizes the Integrative Dry Needling (IDN) approach which is a combination of treating the body locally, segmentally, and systemically.
Here's how it works:
Pinpoint Precision: Unlike the holistic approach of acupuncture, dry needling can focus locally treating those stubborn knots and painful spots in your muscles, known as trigger points. Think of it like a skilled detective zeroing in on the culprit behind your discomfort.
Micro Magic: Using thin needles, a therapist gently nudges the trigger point, creating a tiny, controlled “micro-lesion” within the muscle. This doesn’t sound appealing, but trust us, it’s a good kind of pain!
Breaking the Pain Cycle: This micro-lesion triggers a series of beneficial effects:
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- Shortened tissues relax: Those tight, knotted muscles start to loosen up, improving flexibility and range of motion.
- Nervous system calming: The micro-lesion disrupts the pain signals sent to your brain, offering immediate relief.
- Taming inflammation: The body’s natural healing response kicks in, reducing inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
- Central pain control: Your brain’s pain processing center gets reset, leading to longer-lasting pain relief.
Treatments
- Headaches
- Neck Pain and Stiffness
- Low Back Pain
- Sciatica
- Rotator Cuff Dysfunction
- Shoulder Impingement
- Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hamstring Strains
- Ankle Sprains
- Plantar Fasciopathy
- Tendinopathies
- Osteoarthritis
- Chronic Pain (calming the nervous system)
Interested in trying dry needling?
Give us a call to schedule an appointment for an evaluation or try us for a free 15 minute consultation.