Most people report that the sensation is "weird", not particularly good or bad. People will feel better or move better shortly after dry needling. There is generally some soreness following dry needling. This ranges from mild to severe and lasts…
Yes, this is the primary use of dry needling.
15 minutes.
You will know dry needling is working when your pain or motion restriction begins to improve.
- Women who are pregnant - Those who are immunocompromised - Those who have an active local or systemic infection - Those who are on blood thinners or who have bleeding disorders - Those who have vascular disease
The number of sessions required differs between patients. Usually, 3-6 sessions are needed.
No. Dry needling should only be performed by a trained professional who understands the muscle, nerve, and blood vessel anatomy of the region being needled.
Dry needling sessions last 15 minutes.
The needles penetrate to the depth necessary to address the trigger points. The depth is determined by the size of the muscle.
The first session costs $xx and incorporates a thorough assessment to determine the cause of the pain/restriction a patient is experiencing. Subsequent visits cost $xx.