What You Should Know About Dry Needling Treatment

What Is Dry Needling?

Dry needling is a treatment that’s similar to acupuncture. It uses the targeted insertion of tiny needles into the skin at trigger points to relieve pain and discomfort. The insertion of the needles into the muscle calms the nerves and promotes healing. It can also help patients increase their range of motion. Some people write off treatments like dry needling as “exotic and alternative” methods that don’t really work. But these needling procedures are actually highly accepted and esteemed at medical practices across the country today.

What Does It Treat?

Your Union chiropractor will evaluate your unique case to determine if dry needling should be a part of your overall treatment plan. Check out this short list of the conditions that dry needling can treat:

- back pain and sciatica
- shoulder pains and tennis elbow
- headaches and migraines
- muscle sprains and strains
- foot conditions, like Achilles tendonitis and ligament pain

The Dry Needling Process

You'll most likely find the appointment for dry needling to be a relaxing experience. Your chiropractor will ask you to recline in a chair or lay down on a table. The needles are inserted at trigger points determined by your doctor. You may feel a twitch in the muscles during the treatment, which tells you that it’s working. In some cases, patients immediately start to feel relief as soon as the treatment commences.

Get Revolutionary Chiropractic Care

A dry needling treatment may be just what you need to get rid of your pain symptoms. Call Pure Health Chiropractic and Wellness in Union, KY at (859) 647-7780 to find out more about this revolutionary and affordable treatment offered by Dr. Beau Van Wechel.