What is Dry needling?
Ever wondered how dry needling works?
When you get a cut or mild puncture wound such as from a dry needle. Your body starts a natural healing process. Blood vessels tighten slowing down bleeding, platelets form a clot sealing the wound and White blood cells rush into the area.
These white blood cells help to remove any damaged (tight) muscle tissue from the area.
The wound will start to heal with new skin cells growing in to replace the damaged (tight) muscle tissue.
This healing process may cause very mild swelling, redness,
Simply put, that is how dry needling works and using it with remedial massage and the dolphin neurostim it is a very powerful tool at our deposal.
What is Electrical Dry Needling?
Electrical dry needling is a specialized technique that involves inserting needles into trigger points or areas of muscle tightness. then we apply gentle electrical current through the needles, stimulating muscle tissue even more effectively than manual techniques alone. the addition of electrical stimulation allows for deeper and more targeted muscle engagement. This leads to more profound muscle relaxation and faster recovery.
Might feel like it's only for the brave but it really is Fantastic for those really stubborn muscle knots that feel like nothing can resolve.
What about Acupuncture?
Traditional Chinese acupuncture is a centuries-old healing technique that involves inserting needles into specific points on the body to balance the flow of energy, or qi, in the body. According to traditional Chinese medicine, when the flow of qi is disrupted, it can lead to pain and illness. Acupuncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions, including pain, digestive problems, and anxiety.
One of the main differences between dry needling and traditional Chinese acupuncture is the philosophy behind the two techniques. Dry needling is based on Western medical principles, and the therapy focuses on treating specific muscles and trigger points. Traditional Chinese acupuncture, on the other hand, is based on the principles of traditional Chinese medicine, which views the body as a whole and aims to restore balance to the body's energy systems.
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Important to know, I am not a acupuncturist. But Have been Dry needling for over 10 years.