Dry needling, motor point therapy, or sports medicine acupuncture, is an orthopedic therapeutic technique to treat pain and muscle tension. It involves inserting thin needles into specific points in the muscles, fascia, and connective tissue to stimulate a healing response and release muscle tension.
The technique is called "dry" needling because no medication or injection is used. The needles used in dry needling are very thin, about the thickness of a human hair, and are inserted into the skin at the site of the muscle tension or pain. The goal of dry needling is to stimulate the body's natural healing process, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve range of motion.
Dry needling is often used to treat conditions such as muscle strains, trigger points, and chronic pain. It can also be used to treat headaches, back pain, and neck pain. The technique is considered safe when performed by a trained healthcare professional and is usually well-tolerated by patients.
However, it is important to note that dry needling is not the same as acupuncture, which is a traditional Chinese medicine technique. While both techniques involve the use of needles, dry needling is focused on releasing muscle dysfunction locally and treating pain, while acupuncture treats not just local pain- but the whole body patterns as well.
Some common conditions we treat:
Neck and Shoulder pain
Frozen Shoulder
SLAP tears
Tennis or Golfers Elbow (lateral or medial epicondylitis)
DeQuervains Syndrome
Repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel
Back pain
Disc issues
Knee pain
Plantar fasciitis
If you are considering dry needling as a treatment option, contact us for a free 15 min consult to discuss your options directly with Dr. Bezjak Drake.
The technique is called "dry" needling because no medication or injection is used. The needles used in dry needling are very thin, about the thickness of a human hair, and are inserted into the skin at the site of the muscle tension or pain. The goal of dry needling is to stimulate the body's natural healing process, reduce pain and inflammation, and improve range of motion.
Dry needling is often used to treat conditions such as muscle strains, trigger points, and chronic pain. It can also be used to treat headaches, back pain, and neck pain. The technique is considered safe when performed by a trained healthcare professional and is usually well-tolerated by patients.
However, it is important to note that dry needling is not the same as acupuncture, which is a traditional Chinese medicine technique. While both techniques involve the use of needles, dry needling is focused on releasing muscle dysfunction locally and treating pain, while acupuncture treats not just local pain- but the whole body patterns as well.
Some common conditions we treat:
Neck and Shoulder pain
Frozen Shoulder
SLAP tears
Tennis or Golfers Elbow (lateral or medial epicondylitis)
DeQuervains Syndrome
Repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel
Back pain
Disc issues
Knee pain
Plantar fasciitis
If you are considering dry needling as a treatment option, contact us for a free 15 min consult to discuss your options directly with Dr. Bezjak Drake.