Reducing pain related to joints, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues through myofascial trigger point therapy.
Reducing tension, relieving pain
Delivered by experienced clinicians, dry needling therapy at Sheltering Arms Institute is designed to alleviate tension and pain, increase range of motion, and treat nerve pain.
Treating an array of conditions
Dry needling therapy uses thin monofilament needles to penetrate the skin and stimulate muscular and connective tissues.
Highly experienced Sheltering Arms Institute clinicians work with patients in the outpatient setting to understand pain levels, which can dictate the use of dry needling in conjunction with other traditional therapy methods such as exercise prescription.
I don’t like dry needling, I love it. It’s amazing how much relief I can get and my orthopedic surgeon is a fan of it as well.
Individualized therapy
Dry needling is often blended with other therapies, including physical therapy, sports therapy, or a fitness regimen. In certain cases, electrical stimulation is added to dry needling therapy to further reduce pain.
Understanding dry needling therapy
Dry needling is a specialized type of therapy that uses thin monofilament needles to penetrate the skin and stimulate muscular and connective tissues to reduce or manage pain related to joints, muscles, nerves, and connective tissues; increase range of motion; and alleviate tension.
Dry needling is not the same as acupuncture, however, there are some similarities. Dry needling is based on modern, Western medicine whereas acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that is based on the meridian system and focuses on improving an individual’s energy flow, or chi.
Dry needling can alleviate pain and tension caused by a variety of conditions and injuries, including:
According to Virginia law, dry needling requires a written referral. Dry needling is not recommended for or offered to women who are pregnant. Additionally, individuals who are afraid of or may become squeamish around needles should discuss alternative treatment options with their clinician.
Dry needling takes place in conjunction with other types of therapies; however, each dry needling session takes approximately 15-30 minutes. Your therapist will discuss the specific number of dry needling sessions recommended for you as part of your care plan as the volume of sessions varies per person based on each individual’s condition.
Sheltering Arms Institute offers dry needling at our outpatient centers throughout Central Virginia. Contact us to schedule an appointment at the location nearest you.
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