Dry Needling
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Faster Pain Relief
in Lexington, KY
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Dry needling services are becoming increasingly popular. Patients benefit from this unique therapeutic approach to recover from sports injuries, treat chronic pain, or supplement their overall physical therapy.
At Move Smart, we use dry needling as a vital technique within a larger, comprehensive plan of care. Our individualized approach, patient-centered practices, and team members’ specialized skills ensure that dry needling is integrated thoughtfully into your overall treatment. With us, you’ll experience how dry needling complements other treatment techniques to help you achieve holistic recovery.
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What Is Dry Needling?
Dry needling is the process of using small needles to stimulate healing. In this process, a practitioner inserts needles into your skin near pain points. Doing so encourages your body to use its natural healing processes to address the pain in that area.
Dry needling is distinct from a trigger point massage. When it comes to dry needling vs. trigger point massage, dry needling is generally agreed to be more effective, more specific, and capable of treating higher levels of pain. Plus, a dry needling session typically takes less time.
What To Expect
During a dry needling procedure, you will sit or lay in a way that exposes your pain points. So, if you are there for dry needling for neck pain relief, your neck needs to be exposed.
Then, your physical therapist will insert a fine needle near that point. The entire process will usually last for around 15 minutes.
While this may sound a bit frightening, most patients report little to no pain from it. The small size of the needle helps prevent it from triggering a significant pain response.
In addition, it is worth noting that the entire process is very safe. The needles are sterile, and practitioners discard them after use, mitigating the risk of infection. All of our physical therapists have dry needling certifications, allowing us to administer this therapy with the utmost precision and care.
Most patients experience minimal pain, but occasional dry needling side effects and risks can include mild:
- Bruising around the injection site
- Soreness, particularly around the insertion site
- Fatigue
Dry Needling Services
It isn’t too difficult to find a certified dry needling therapist. However, it can be difficult to find a good dry needling therapist.
The Move Smart Difference
The top choice for dry needling services in the Lexington area is Move Smart. All of our staff have dry needling certifications and are well-versed in conducting this procedure.
However, our team isn't the only factor that sets us apart. Our individualized process also helps.
Some therapists tend to deliver generic treatments that help with surface-level issues. At Move Smart, we aim to go deeper.
We’ll start with a physical therapy consultation to uncover what your issues are and learn what you want to get out of your experience. We’ll then use dry needling to help with this. However, we’ll also work with you to uncover ways to manage your issues on a daily basis and teach you methods to prevent injury in the future.
Benefits of Dry Needling
The benefits of dry needling vary depending on the issues you are facing. For example, if you want dry needling for plantar fasciitis, it can help reduce the inflammation present in your foot tissue. Meanwhile, if you need dry needling to deal with back pain, the benefits will come in the form of pain relief.
However, in all cases, the benefit of dry needling services is relief or treatment of an issue you are dealing with. Herein lies one of the best parts about dry needling: its versatility. You can use this approach to deal with any number of different issues.
Dry needling can be helpful in treating:
Various types of pain
These are wide-ranging and include almost all types of pain, from acute to chronic. Common examples include face, jaw, hip, leg, lower back, neck, shoulder, and arm pain.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is complex, involving inflammation of nerves and other tissue. Dry needling can help address this inflammation and restore proper mobility.
Fibromyalgia
Relief from this intense form of pain can cascade down into helping with some of the other symptoms of fibromyalgia.
Sprains
Dry needling may provide relief from the pain of different sprains while also encouraging increased mobility and healing.
Headaches and migraines
Headaches and migraines can be treated with dry needling.
Strained muscles
Many people use dry needling to treat strained muscles, improving blood flow for healing.
Impingement
Sometimes muscle groups can prevent proper joint mobility, dry needling can be used to help decrease overactive muscles that lead to impingement.
Tendonitis
As a form of inflammation, tendonitis is another condition that can benefit from dry needling.
What Can Physical Therapy Help With?
However, physical therapy isn’t just limited to helping with pain. It can also help with a variety of other conditions. These include:
- Degenerative disc disease
- Overall weakness
- Headaches and migraines
- Osteopenia and osteoporosis
- Vertigo
- Incontinence
- Constipation
Get started with dry needling services in Lexington, KY, by calling Move Smart at (859) 215-8870
FAQs
Who Should Avoid Dry Needling?
People who should avoid dry needling include those with a fear of needles, a history of abnormal injection reactions, unmanaged blood clotting or immune-system disorders, lymphedema, or those in their first trimester of pregnancy. Before beginning, your doctor will ensure dry needling is right for you.
How Long Does a Dry Needling Session Last?
A dry needling session at Move Smart typically lasts about 20 to 30 minutes and is included as part of your comprehensive treatment plan during a standard visit. This approach ensures that all aspects of your care are seamlessly integrated to best support your recovery and health goals.
What Should You Do After Dry Needling?
After dry needling, you should drink plenty of water and get a good night’s sleep. Walking and gentle movement can also help improve blood circulation.
Is Dry Needling Covered by Insurance?
Dry Needling is not covered by insurance. Thankfully we are an out of network provider so are not dictated by insurance. Dry Needling is included for no added fee as part of our one-on-one appointments.
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