Targeted Treatment for Muscle Pain and Tension
Experience Relief with Dry Needling Therapy
What is Dry Needling?
Dry Needling is a highly effective technique used to treat muscular pain. At Bradley Chiropractic, we utilize dry needling to target trigger points in your muscles, promoting relief and improved mobility. The technique of dry needling involves the insertion of thin, sterile needles into specific areas of the muscle which releases tight bands of muscle fibers. This reduces pain and restores normal function. Dry needling is beneficial for conditions such as tension headaches and sports injuries.
Is Dry Needling Right for You?
Dry needling can be a valuable treatment for anyone experiencing muscle pains due to trigger points or tension. If you’re dealing with things like this that haven’t responded to other treatments, dry needling might be beneficial to you. Here are a few signs:
- Persistent tightness or muscle pains.
- Trigger points causing pain.
- Limited range of motion in muscles.
- Chronic tension headaches.
- Pain from sports injuries.
- Muscle cramping or spasms.
Precise and Effective Pain Relief
Our Dry Needling Process in St. Louis
Assessment and Consultation
We begin with an assessment of your medical history, discussing your symptoms, and then performing an exam to determine where the issues are arising from. This helps us develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Customized Sessions
During your dry needling sessions, we use sterile needles to target the specific trigger points in your muscles that we went over in our initial consultation. Each session is designed to provide immediate relief for long-term healing.
Ongoing Adjustments
Relief is a process, which is why we will continually evaluate your condition and make adjustments when needed.
Success Stories from Our Patients
Frequently Asked Questions About Dry Needling
Is dry needling painful?
While you may feel a slight prick when the needle is inserted, most patients experience minimal discomfort. Some may feel a twitch or ache as the muscle responds to the treatment, which is a normal and positive reaction indicating that the therapy is working.
How many dry needling sessions will I need?
The number of sessions required varies depending on the severity and nature of your condition. Some patients experience significant relief after just a few sessions, while others may need ongoing treatment to achieve optimal results. Your practitioner will discuss your specific treatment plan during your initial consultation.
Is dry needling the same as acupuncture?
While both dry needling and acupuncture involve the insertion of needles, they are based on different principles. Dry needling focuses on treating muscle pain and dysfunction by targeting specific trigger points, whereas acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that aims to balance the body’s energy flow.