Are you looking for quick but lasting pain relief for muscle tension and other issues? Dry needling may be just what you need. You can contact the Baltimore Chiropractic Clinic in Baltimore, Ohio, to schedule dry needling and other forms of chiropractic care. Dr. Steven Thomas is a practiced expert and has helped countless patients secure pain and tension relief using dry needling and other chiropractic treatments.
Dry Needling Basics Everyone Should Know
Dry needling is sometimes confused with acupuncture, another form of treatment that also uses extremely thin needles. While acupuncture was initially rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, dry needling is founded on more recent medical knowledge and the treatments don’t always address the same things.
Dry needling is often used as part of trigger point treatment. Parts of your body, “trigger points,” can become tense, and the tension may feel impossible to relieve. These trigger points will often feel like knots in your muscle (and sometimes, they are referred to as muscle knots).
Hands-on treatment, such as chiropractic adjustment and massage therapy, can be used to relieve tension in trigger points. However, it may require lengthy treatment to relieve trigger points with adjustments and massage therapy alone.
That’s where dry needling comes in. Thin needles can be inserted into the trigger points or the tissues adjacent to the trigger points. The needles can stimulate blood flow, encourage the release of endorphins and other natural chemicals to reduce pain and tension, and may ultimately help the tense muscles and other tissues to relax.
Using dry needling requires a lot more than simply inserting needles into the body. You need to know precisely where to insert the needles and when. Dry needling takes a lot of practice, but the good news is that if you live in or near Baltimore, Ohio, you can schedule dry needling at the Baltimore Chiropractic Clinic. Dr. Thomas uses industry best practices with every form of chiropractic care provided.
What Does Dry Needling Treat?
Dry needling is generally used to treat tension in the muscles and tissues. It may help with conditions like sciatica or plantar fasciitis. Muscle tension, by the way, can exert pressure on joints, producing joint pain. As such, dry needling may prove effective for reducing joint pain and inflammation.
Often, chiropractors will use dry needling in conjunction with other treatments. This may speed up healing and relief. For example, chiropractic adjustments may be used to help ensure proper spinal realignment and reduced muscle tension. Next, massage therapy can be applied to further reduce tension and also identify where “knots” or trigger points have formed. From there, needles can be used to address the trigger points.
Give 740 862 3154 a ring if you'd like to schedule dry needling in Baltimore, OH, at the Baltimore Chiropractic Clinic. Dr. Thomas looks forward to relieving your aches and pains.