Benefits of Dry Needling
Dry needling is a procedure that involves inserting very thin needles into specific trigger points of your body. Your chiropractor uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate your skin and stimulate the targeted trigger point. The primary goal is to restore muscle function and improve tissue healing. There are a wide range of benefits of dry needling and the procedure is typically quick and painless. Here are a few benefits of visiting Dr. Eric Fromm or Dr. Scott Habers for dry needling treatments in Cartersville, GA.
Relieve Tight Muscles
Whether you are visiting the chiropractor because you’re suffering from neck pain or shoulder pain, dry needling can relax the tension and pressure on the muscle. As Dr. Eric Fromm or Dr. Scott Habers insert the needles into the trigger points, the needles will almost instantly release the inflammation, tension, chemicals, and pressure in the muscles that are causing your pain. Once the tension and pressure is released, you will experience almost instant pain relief and an improved range of motion.
Improved Blood Flow
When your muscles are tight, it can cause pain that affects other areas of your body. Poor blood flow is one of the most common issues that arise with tight muscles. Dry needling is used to seek out the trigger points in the afflicted muscles and release the pressure. Once the pressure is released, the blood flow is improved, which helps to lessen the discomfort and pain you may be feeling in areas outside the specific muscle that is tight.
One of the best benefits of dry needling is that it speeds up recovery time following an injury or certain surgeries. Dry needling helps to improve range of motion, which in turn allows you to move the injured area, preventing the tissues and muscle from tightening up; ultimately speeding up the healing process.
To learn more information about dry needling or to schedule a dry needling consultation, contact A Family Practice & Wellness Center in Cartersville, GA to schedule an appointment.