Dry Needling for Neck and Shoulder Pain
Compliment To Physical Therapy Treatment Plan
Feeling that constant tension in your neck/shoulders that you’ve accepted will probably be there forever? Look no further. We’ve got you covered.
Neck and shoulder pain can negatively impact many different areas of your life. Often presenting as headaches, difficulty concentrating, difficulty sleeping and unresolvable tension, this pain can prevent you from living the active life you desire and deserve. Dry needling may be able to help!
Dry needling, used as part of a complete treatment plan, involves your Physical Therapist inserting tiny filament needles directly into the affected muscles to release tension and increase mobility. If dry needling is right for you, there are three main benefits you can expect from a treatment.
3 Main Benefits From Dry Needling Treatment:
Targeted Pain Relief
Dry needling is effective for reducing muscle pain, particularly in clients dealing with chronic conditions like neck pain, headaches or jaw pain. By inserting the tiny needle into the trigger point or “knot” in the muscle, dry needling helps to release the muscle tension and disrupt pain signals going to your brain. This provides a noticeable pain relief!
Improved Muscle Function
Dry needling helps to improve muscle function by reducing tightness and restoring proper activation of muscles. While muscles have trigger points or “knots,” they can become weak or unable to perform at their normal capacity. Dry needling helps to allow the muscle to relax, bring blood flow, and work most efficiently to support your active lifestyle.
Increased Range of Motion
Maybe you’ve noticed that your range of motion is not quite the same. This can be due to muscle tightness. Dry needling helps to relieve stiffness, allowing for the joints and muscles to move more freely. This is particularly beneficial for anyone recovering from an injury where the body part isn’t moving as much.
Dry needling has so many more benefits including calming your nervous system. Some even say they feel more energized or sleep better afterwards – who wouldn’t love that?!
Don’t just take our word for it, either. We’ve had clients say “Dry needling has changed my life. Literally. I don’t think I would be running again if it wasn’t for dry needling.”
That’s what Breathe. is all about. Changing lives, not just posture and pain, but really, truly helping you achieve any version of the active, energetic life you want to live.
If dry needling for neck or shoulder pain sounds like something you need, we can help!
Remember: In the state of Iowa you do not need a referral to see a physical therapist! Just call us, and we’ll get you in. We can’t wait to meet you!