Dry Needling at Springtime Health and Wellness
Also called intramuscular stimulation, dry needling is used to stimulate myofascial trigger points. With this therapy, Dr. Lenz inserts fine, short stainless steel needles into the skin and muscle at trigger points to promote healing.
Dr. Lenz has Level 2 certification in dry needling so is highly proficient in providing this therapy.
Is It the Same as Acupuncture?
No. Although dry needling uses the same needles as acupuncture the therapies are different. Acupuncture is a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine that provides muscular pain relief through the release of endorphins, those “feel good” chemicals. With acupuncture, needles are inserted into specific points along the meridian lines.
Dry needling, however, is a modern Western technique that begins with inserting the solid filament needles around the trigger points. The goal of the therapy is to alleviate pain by de-activating the trigger points of the muscle cells.
Dry needling is used in conjunction with other therapies we provide at Springtime Health and Wellness.
Conditions It Can Help
Dry needling is beneficial for the following:
- Disc issues
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches
- Myofascial pain
- Sports injuries
- Sprains/strains
- Tendonitis
- Tight muscles
- Whiplash
FAQ
What kind of needles are used?
Is there anyone who shouldn’t have dry needling?
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