The effectiveness of dry needling, like massage, depends on the skill level of the practitioner. The benefit to dry needling over massage is that it's quicker and more specific.
After dry needling, an individual should avoid highly strenuous or repetitive activities. However, low-intensity activity is beneficial.
Dry needling is a very safe technique, and the training courses teach the techniques necessary to avoid hitting a nerve. If the established safety protocols and techniques are disregarded, then temporary nerve injury can occur. In some instances, an individual's…
The duration of relief from a single dry needling session depends on the severity and number of trigger points that are being addressed. Typically, relief from a single session lasts from several days to several months or even longer. Permanent…
Dry needling causes soreness more so than pain. However, some individuals experience pain upon the insertion of the needle. Additionally, some areas of the body are more sensitive to needle insertion, and therefore may be more painful.
Dry needling is a technique to quickly relieve muscle or joint pain/tightness by eliminating myofascial trigger points (AKA "knots").
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