There are different types of treatments that use the careful and precise application of needles to help reduce pain and to increase various mobility and joint range of motion problems. Physical therapists in Hendersonville, NC, may recommend a specific type of treatment for these issues known as dry needling.
As the name implies, dry needling is completed with a “dry” needle. In other words, there is no liquid or medication injected into the body. These are extremely fine filiform needles that penetrate the surface of the skin to touch the tender trigger points in the myofascial layer under the skin. Often these trigger points can be felt as knots under the skin that can be extremely painful to the touch.
Specifics of the Process
Research shows that applying the needle to the specific trigger point helps to release or reduce the tension on the muscle. When the muscle relaxes, the pain decreases, and the individual is able to move the joint more easily or with a greater range of motion.
The use of dry needling in Hendersonville NC helps to reduce issues with the dysfunctional transmission of information from nerves to the muscles. When the nerve is not constantly signaling the muscle, there is a lower or cessation of the pain sensation.
Typically, this process is used in conjunction with other forms of physical therapy. These can include heat and cold therapy, stretching and structure exercise, manual manipulation of the joint or muscle group, or other types of physical therapy techniques.
