Dry Needling
the basics of trigger points
A trigger point is a small area of muscle fibres that are tightly knotted. These knots form when a muscle contracts and then fails to relax. The ongoing muscle contraction pinches your nerves and blood vessels, in addition to causing a painful, hard knot.
These knots are frequently caused by:
Repeated muscle movements
Lifting heavy objects or weights
Direct harm
Inadequate posture
Muscle tension
Long-term stress
Though knotted muscles commonly occur while exercising, they can also develop as a result of a lack of exercise, prolonged sitting, or bed rest. Without exercise, your muscles become weaker and more prone to developing a trigger point
Four Reasons DRY NEEDLING is the perfect companion to your Chiropractic Adjustments
Dr Abie can Insert an acupuncture-style needle into the trigger point which relaxes the muscles, increases blood flow, reduces inflammation and initiates a healing response. This treatment also improves nerve communication and causes your body’s natural pain relievers to be released. Dry needling can really help back pain, neck pain, headaches, shoulder and arm pain, hip and knee pain – it can even help stress!
The activities sparked by dry needling have four advantages:
1. Fast pain relief
2. Improve your range of movement
3. Fast track your recovery
4. Help your chronic pain conditions
