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by Joel Scherr
Dry Needling - Therapeutic Relief on the spot
Patients are often scared and have predetermined thoughts about needles . Sometimes , patients are skeptical about therapeutic treatments with needles , but dry needling has proven to be an rewarding treatment for areas with acute inflammation .
Dry needling is one of the most controversial topics between therapists and their patients . Many people are scared . It ’ s as simple as that . They ’ re not ready for the reality that these needle could work .
Many physical therapists are trained and able to use this unique treatment to ease a wide range of symptoms : reduced activity in muscles , dysfunctions in skeletal muscles , and connective tissue issues .
The technique is simple and easy . A small needle is used to puncture the skin and provide increased blood flow to the area which causes an acute immune response to the affected area .
Dry needling is used on the face as well as many other parts of the body . It can be used on any area of the body with
inflammation of the muscles . This includes areas around the shoulder , neck , knee and back .
Dry needling is a natural way for the body to promote healing because it causes an acute immune response , which triggers a natural healing process . It relieves pressure from the inflammation and could allow that particular part of the body to recover faster because of the increase in blood flow due to the puncture .
Dry needling can be used to completely resolve an